Hudson River Doulas

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas and happy holidays all!Congratulations to all the families that made a birthday with us this year!

08/23/2023

05/16/2023

Post birth breakfast @4:30am before bed after a lovely birth with susan rannestad :).

05/16/2023

Arriving home at 4am from a lovely homebirth means a nice breakfast before bed.

04/06/2023

Amanda Lee Jobe Winters

There’s still time to register for Complications of Labor and Birth with Gail Hart! This online class will start at 10 am PDT on Saturday April 8. Stalled labor, shoulder dystocia, malpresentations, VBAC, and the slow-starting baby are among the subjects that will be covered..
https://www.midwiferytoday.com/product/complications-of-labor-and-birth-with-gail-hart-april-8-2023/

03/14/2023

Hudson River Doulas are growing and shifting in new ways. Follow our journey as we continue to provide amazing services to families in the Hudson Valley.

11/30/2022

This cool rainy day is a good day to study pharmacology- and the view isn’t too bad either

06/21/2022

It’s hard to believe we’re already planning for July!!! 🤯🤯🤯

This class is everything that you could want – packed into 6 entertaining hours. Our expert childbirth educator, Amanda Winters, RN, HCHI, has taken the best information in her 10 year (1000 + births experience) journey and compiled it into be the best education new parents can get.

Things we discuss:

Your birth setting (home, hospital, birth center)

How to Work with your Provider to get the best experience

Nutrition

Positioning and movement during labor and birth

Birth Partner’s Role

Creating a Safe Space for Mom/advocating (Birth Partner Focused)

Preparing for Birth (vaginal and cesarean section)

How do I know if I’m in labor? What do I do?

When is the best time to head to the hospital

Pain medications, options for comfort, and of course The Epidural

How to write an effective birth plan

We know that 6 hours is a lot of time. We have managed for several years to effectively teach this class with built in breaks. Amanda is a very engaging instructor that will keep you on your toes. Bring some snacks, a water bottle, and pillows to assist with comfortable positioning in class. The time will fly by and you will leave feeling so much more ready to meet your baby!

06/19/2022

Happy Fathers Day to you all 💙

06/06/2022

This Saturday!!!! In this 2-hour, fun, relaxing and interactive class, couples will learn and practice nurturing and simple comfort strategies for aiding in the progression of labor and birth. In addition, both partners will discover ways to offer effective communication and support during pregnancy, labor, delivery and beyond. For more information please reach Suzie via phone/text 917-749-0513 or via email Suziedougherty@mac.com.

06/01/2022

This Saturday!!! Come meet and chat with other expecting mamas!

05/30/2022

❤️💙🤍

05/25/2022

Next Saturday!!! everything that you could want – packed into 6 entertaining hours. Our expert childbirth educator, Amanda Winters, RN, HCHI, has taken the best information in her 10 year (1000 + births experience) journey and compiled it into be the best education new parents can get.

Things we discuss:

Your birth setting (home, hospital, birth center)

How to Work with your Provider to get the best experience

Nutrition

Positioning and movement during labor and birth

Birth Partner’s Role

Creating a Safe Space for Mom/advocating (Birth Partner Focused)

Preparing for Birth (vaginal and cesarean section)

How do I know if I’m in labor? What do I do?

When is the best time to head to the hospital

Pain medications, options for comfort, and of course The Epidural

How to write an effective birth plan

We know that 6 hours is a lot of time. We have managed for several years to effectively teach this class with built in breaks. Amanda is a very engaging instructor that will keep you on your toes. Bring some snacks, a water bottle, and pillows to assist with comfortable positioning in class. The time will fly by and you will leave feeling so much more ready to meet your baby!