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Birth Professionals

The following birth-related professionals come highly recommended by Judy.
"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it."
-John H. Kennell, MD
Doulas

What is a doula?
Giving birth to a baby is so much more than a physical phenomenon; it engages parents-to-be in a transformational experience, a key life event full of emotion and meaning. A doula who accompanies a woman in labor mothers the mother, taking care of her emotional needs throughout childbirth. A doula also provides support and suggestions for partners that can enhance their experiences of birth. A postpartum doula continues that valuable emotional support and guidance, helping a family make a smooth transition into new family dynamics. (Reprinted from DONA)


Teresa Fischer, CD
908 852-3443
www.yourownbirth.com
Hackettstown, NJ
Kim Samari
201-519-3732
www.bodybirthbalance.com
High Bridge, NJ
Jean Estes, CD
973-506-4565
Ringwood, NJ
Vesper Stamper, CCE
973-324-5560
Orange, NJ
Hummingbird Doulas
Britt Sando
201-317-6185
www.humminbgirddoulas.com

Childbirth Educators
    I encourage all first time mothers to educate themselves about pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. Not only will childbirth classes educate you about what to expect, it will help you move through the process with confidence and the support of not only your partner, family and midwife but also your childbirth educator. You will also have the opportunity to spend time with and get to know other couples who are also going through this wonderful experience.

  • Vesper Stamper, CCE · Birthworks ® · 973-324-5560 · Orange, NJ
  • Teresa Fischer, CD · 908 852-3443 · www.yourownbirth.com · Hackettstown, NJ
  • Debra Cerruti · Bradley Method · 973-748-8423 debcerruti@aol.com · at Avalon Midwives, West Caldwell, NJ
  • Laura DePasquale · HolisticBeginnings · 973-635-6292 · www.holisticbeginnings.net
  • Louise Umberto · Hypnobirthing ® · 973-984-0925, www.empoweredtoheal.net
  • Jennifer C. Ryan R.N. BSN HBCE · Hypnobirthing ® · 908-228-2550, comer211@yahoo.com
  • Carrie deWaal-Malefyt · 973-616-4999 · Pompton Lakes, NJ
  • Kim Collins · 973-762-0785 · Maplewood, NJ
  • Pam Fellner · pamfellnerc@comcast.net, 908-587-0845 · Union, NJ
  • Stella Carr · 732-494-8503 · Edison, NJ
  • Melissa Boozikee · jeremeL25@yahoo.com, 646-263-4328 · Verona, NJ
  • Karen Wallace · 201-444-5022 · Glen Rock, NJ
  • Patrice London · www.empoweredtobirthnaturally.com, 201-247-8855
  • Julie Rosen · 201-923-2412
  • Sarah Skelton · 973-889-0060 · www.childbirthmatters.com · Morris Plains, NJ
  • Raizy Goldsmith, CD · 973-725-9761, www.birthpartnersdoula.com
  • Lisa C. Cirello, CD · 973-377-8585, jacirello@hotmail.com

Recommended Pediatricians
  • Dr. Howard Schlachter MD · 228 Roseland Avenue, Essex Fells, NJ 01021
  • Dr. Ching-Hwa Chi MD · 254 Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
  • Dr. Victoria Shluper MD · 101 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
  • Whole Child Center / Dr. Rosen · Oradell, NJ · 201-634-1600
  • Carl Battista · Oradell, NJ · 201-634-1004
  • Wellness Pediatrics · Sparta, NJ · 973-726-4455
  • Dr. David Bacha, DO · 340 Tenafly Road, Tenafly, NJ 07670

Massage Therapists All are certified in prenatal massage.
    While many consider regular massage treatments a luxury or indulgence, more and more people are discovering that this ancient therapeutic modality is a major component of an overall stress-reducing, health-enhancing lifestyle. For individuals with specific health problems, bodywork and massage have become an indispensable component of their complementary health care.

  • Robin Harris Rickard CMT · 908-475-4431 · 917-656-8866 · www.enshrine.net
  • Kim Samari · 201-519-3732 · www.bodybirthbalance.com
  • Lori Kaminskyj CMT · 973-462-1253

Breastfeeding Support
  • The Postpartum Place (formerly Lactation Resource Center) · 55 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928 · 800-801-MILK · www.thepostpartumplace.com
  • Opal Horvat 223 Bloomfield St., Suite 114, Hoboken, NJ · 201 981-8924
  • Amy Kotler MD, IBCLC 369 W Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801 · 973 328-8300
  • Danit Wehle RN,IBCLC 65 Hawthorne Place, Apt F4, Montclair, NJ 07042 · 973-866-0039
  • Ann Anderson RN, IBCLC 139 Garfield St., Haworth, NJ 07641 · 201-385-3423
  • Lactation Consultants, Inc. · 973-984-1533 · Morristown, NJ· Jeanne L. Rago, BA, IBCLC, RLC, FILCA
  • Paula Fitt, RN, BSN · 973-219-8325, paula.fitt@yahoo.com · Newton, NJ
  • Newbornmom Breastfeeding Solutions · 973-740-0400, www.newbornmomsolutions.com · at Destination Maternity, Livingston, NJ · Dawn Cedrone, RN, MSN, IBCLC, Director/Danit Wehle, RN, BSN, IBCLC · 973-866-0039 or 510-406-1995
  • Baby Zone & Beyond · 908-400-4376, www.babyzoneandbeyond.com · Geraldine Hickey, RN

Homeopaths
  • Pat Gamsby · 20 Elm Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 · 973-960-2997
  • Amy Rozen, LCH · 20 Elm Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 · (973) 993-5725
  • Peeka Trenkle, AHG,DSH · 330 West 58 th St. Suite 202 NY, NY · Also serving Denville area · 973-257-1046
Well-Woman GYN Care Acupuncturists
  • Toni Durino Groelly MS CA, 973-331-0035, Acupuncture Healing, tgroelly@yahoo.com
  • Diane Lettiere PT LAc CA, 201-650-6165, Tranquility Acupuncture, tranquiliactupt@aol.com
  • Mitchell Chalek LAc CA, 973-744-7539, Village Acupuncture
  • Xiuxia Yang LAc CA, 973-736-9888, West Orange
  • Patti Safian MS LAc CA, 917-415-7413, www.pattiacupuncture.com
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