Homebirth

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As a midwife of Home Sweet Homebirth, the first Westchester based homebirth midwifery practice in over two decades, I am thrilled to be not only part of an awesome team of two amazing like-minded homebirth midwives and our two wonderful homebirth assistants, I am also excited to be part of the holistic center for women at Full Circle Family Care. I have spent many years working in various areas of women’s and newborn’s health, and my experience includes both in-hospital …

A Modern Midwife’s Experience with Ancient Maya Techniques of Abdominal/Uterine Massage

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I am very honored to be here at Full Circle Family Care, surrounded by a wonderful group of highly skilled Women’s Health Care professionals. This is truly a “dream come true” as since my childhood, I have always thought that I would somehow be involved with helping women through pregnancy, labor and delivery… So as a Massage Therapist, Doula and Certified Arvigo Practitioner (CAP) who has had a private practice alone since 1991, I am thrilled to have found my …

Gabrielle’s “Lucky Duck” Tips

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Unexpected Answers for New Parents’ Top Challenge Lucky Duck parents report that it’s often not caring for baby or interpreting baby’s coos & cries but instead all those well-meaning voices questioning a new parent’s intuition and choices… the expectations, “care and feeding” of those who want to help (and sometimes “direct”). Which leads to… How to Be a New Parent’s BFF Coddle mom & dad “experts” – and praise them to the skies – so they can enjoy doing what …

Pain Relief During Pregnancy

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Pregnancy is both a wondrous and physically challenging experience for the expectant mother. Many women experience pain and discomfort throughout pregnancy and following the birth of a child. Fortunately, chiropractic treatment provides relief for many expectant mothers. The most common symptom reported during pregnancy is low back pain. In fact, in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, one study indicated that over one-half of all pregnant women experience significant low back pain. Other symptoms that tend to occur during pregnancy and …

Infant/Child CPR and Safety

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Look for posts soon from Anastasia. Anastasia Libovich, Certified Midwife and American Heart Association CPR Instructor, mother, and former public school teacher of ten years. Anastasia has worked with midwifery practices, pediatricians, and parents’ groups in New York City, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley to deliver compassionate, skilled and enthusiastic CPR classes.