Preterm Birth: Warning Signs, Difficult Decisions, and What Really Helps

Preterm Birth: Warning Signs, Difficult Decisions, and What Really Helps

Preterm birth is more common than many parents think—and it’s almost never anyone’s “fault.” This article explains why preterm birth can happen, which warning signs you should never ignore, and how compassionate, NICU-informed support can help families during and after a preterm birth in NYC.

Breastfeeding After a NICU Stay: Support for NYC Families

Breastfeeding After a NICU Stay: Support for NYC Families

A NICU stay can make breastfeeding or chestfeeding feel overwhelming. In this guide, I share how NYC families can protect milk supply, ease the transition from hospital to home, and find calm, non-judgmental feeding support after a NICU experience in a New York City hospital.

Giving Birth Far From Family: Support for International Parents in New York City

Giving Birth Far From Family: Support for International Parents in New York City

Having a baby in New York City while your family lives in another country can feel both exciting and lonely. This article is written for international and multilingual parents in NYC who want emotionally grounded, culturally sensitive support through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum weeks in Manhattan.

Postpartum Support in NYC: What Hospitals Don’t Tell You

Postpartum Support in NYC: What Hospitals Don’t Tell You

Most NYC hospitals focus on the birth—but life really changes when you come home to your Manhattan apartment with a newborn. This article explains what hospitals don’t tell you about postpartum recovery and how realistic, hands-on postpartum doula support in New York City can make those first weeks gentler.

What I See as a Doula at Mount Sinai West: A Gentle Guide for Expecting Parents

What I See as a Doula at Mount Sinai West: A Gentle Guide for Expecting Parents

Big Manhattan hospitals can feel intense when you arrive in labor. In this gentle guide, I share what I see as a doula at Mount Sinai West—from triage to postpartum—so you know what to expect, what’s normal, and how to feel more supported in the NYC hospital system.