What dishes are you making for Thanksgiving besides "the bird"? My menu includes: Spinach pancake appetizer Stuffed date appetizer Lentil salad Scalloped potatoes Roasted sweet potatoes Green beans with mushroom gravy Garlic mushroom sausage stuffing Apple and pecan pie by @bakedbysusan in Croton. Pictured above is stuffed peppers to bring to a Friendsgiving on Friday! So COMMENT BELOW what's on your menu, and if you want a recipe for anything I listed above, just lmk! 🍗🥔🍄🫛🫑🧄🧅🍞🫓🥗🥮🍽

MY INCREDIBLE WEDNESDAY: Doula coffee date (2 hours of non-stop talking with Rachel Seaboldt-Fenty @blue_heron_doula ) Lunch date with a former client turned friend with her adorable toddler Amalia Kay (@thewellrootedpostpartum ) Possible new client call 🤞🤞🤞 Tea date with the bestie I brag about to all my clients bc we met at a mommy and me class 22 years ago @lynnettejeanlewis Received a call from a former client who just found out she is pregnant again and wants to be sure to get on my schedule for AUGUST ASAP! #leanonme #compassioninaction #westchesterdoula #westchestercounty #doulasupport #postpartumdoula I'M NOT LUCKY I'M BLESSED!

Such a great way to spend the morning meeting and chatting with other doulas to exchange ideas and support one another! We missed you, Nicole! (who had to get to a birth!) We will definitely plan another, and it is open to any and all doulas in our area to join us

Thank you, @postpartum_doula_westchester, for not only introducing me to this wonderful Brazilian 🇧🇷 coffee shop and market today but also for being a wonderful friend 👭 and support system while we both navigate the world of doula👩‍🍼entrepreneurship and motherhood. Our connection means the world 🌎 to me ❤️

The support of a #postpartumdoula can make all the difference in your feelings of confidence and ability in the beginning of your motherhood journey. Though these pictures are from 20 years ago, I can clearly remember how anxious and alone I felt, and by the time my son had turned one month old, I was completely depleted of all my energy on a daily basis. I am happy to say that my clients are a lot smarter than I was because they hire me while still pregnant! If you or someone you know is expecting a baby in 2025, send me a DM, and let's connect! Learn more about my doula services and my own motherhood journey here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #leanonme #westchestercounty #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #chappaqua #mountkisco #sleepyhollow #westchestermoms #putnam #putnamcounty #putnammoms #putnamdoula

I am proud to announce I will be a recipient of the @914incbusiness 2024 Women in Business Awards along with so many other fabulous women entrepreneurs who work hard to make an impact on the lives of the residents of the Westchester County area. Join us on Thursday, November 21st, at the @vipcountryclub in New Rochelle. #womeninbusiness #westchesterdoula #leanonme #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #Putnam #putnamcounty #putnammoms

One of my favorite things about being a #postpartumdoula is providing nourishing meals that the whole family can enjoy - especially discriminating toddlers! Send me a DM to schedule a connection call or learn more about me here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchestercounty #westchestercountyny #westchesterdoula #westchestermoms #putnamcounty #putnamcountyny #putnammoms

Comment MOM if you know someone expecting a baby in 2024. #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #putnam #putnamcounty #putnammoms #postpartumdoula #newmoms #2025baby #2025moms #2025dads #2025babies

I never expect any gifts 🎁from clients, but when I receive them I really do feel appreciated. Its also a confirmation that my mission of supporting my clients to get through the "4th trimester" feeling comfortable, confident and calm 😌 is accomplished! In relation to Taylor Swift's ERAS, my "twin 👫👭 era" has officially ended with both families. I worked my little tail off these past 2.5 months, weekends too. Now I'm taking a break to celebrate 🍾 my 25th anniversary with @law_office_of_michael_tawil

My time with my TWO twin families will soon be coming to an end... what an incredible experience this has been watching them develop differently from their siblings while noticing their little similarities ... I will miss them all in different ways... This pair 👫 is close to leaving the newborn stage behind and this pair 👭 is halfway there. It's been an honor to be a part of it all. Who do you know expecting a baby 👶 in 2025 who would love to have the support of a postpartum doula to carry them through the "4th trimester"? Send them here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #postpartumdoula #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #Putnam #putnamcounty #putnammoms #postpartumcare

POV: You're first-time parents of twin baby girls, and the overnight hours were rough, and your #postpartumdoula arrives at 9:00 a.m. (that #postpartumdoula is me) While the girls are fed, I immediately prepare my clients and a family member a hot breakfast and watch over the girls while they enjoy eating it... peacefully At 10:00 a.m., I take care of all of the dishes, the bottles from the day and night before, and throw a load of laundry in the washer. At 11:00 a.m., I help my clients begin a wind down routine so the babies can nap. At noon, it's time for another feed... If you or someone you know is expecting a baby in 2025, don't they need and deserve this kind of postpartum TLC? It would be my honor to support them! Send them here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #Westchester #westchestermoms #westchesterdoula #westchestercounty #doulasofinstagram #doulasinthekitchen

Please join me on November 21st at the Women in Business Awards luncheon brought to you by @914incbusiness magazine. Tickets are available here: https://westchestermagazine.com/events/women/?vgo_ee=%2BpXqkO5CpSrHN6G1Fekxd9qCPxNulQD2GdgJpHN6ak2RU58%3D%3A1VlKS5m88cf2GLiMCLYrcq9l2l6wt609

#snacksfordoulas #postpartumdoula #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #doula #leanonme #doulasinthekitchen #fourthtrimester #westchester #doulasofinstagram #postpartum

Yeah, I had to get all cheesy and include my wedding song in this post. 25 years is a reason to celebrate 🍾 don't you agree? Can't wait @law_office_of_michael_tawil

I captured the beginning stages of the making of.... Can you guess? Well, it's a family favorite for my clients with a toddler and newborn twins. As you can imagine, they are not prepared to attend any big events at the moment, and neither are you because... Well, if you live in Westchester and were planning on attending the Mac & Cheese Fest this weekend, it has been postponed to April 27, 2025! I think the cheesy yummy goodness will be worth the wait! In the meantime, if you or someone you know are expecting a baby in 2025, don't you think they want this kind of treatment of comfort and calm? Send them here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #postpartum #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #Westchester #doula #LeanOnMe #compassion #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #pleasantvillemoms #crotonmoms #armonkmoms #mtkiscomoms #mountkiscomoms #whiteplainsmoms #scarsdalemoms #ossiningmoms #macandcheese #macaroniandcheese

You know the saying... Where there is a will, there is a way! I am always figuring out how to get the job done, and I never let any limitations stop me. If you or someone you know are expecting a baby in 2025, wouldn't they love to have someone like me to support them? They are probably focused on how to have the best birthing experience. What is sometimes hard to imagine for new parents is what life will be like at home as a new family? As a postpartum doula, I support families through this fragile time of transition with comfort and calm. Send them my way at www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartumdoula #doula #leanonme #doulasofinstagram #westchester #chappaquamoms #westchestermoms #pleasantvillemoms #crotonmoms #armonkmoms #mtkiscomoms #mountkiscomoms #whiteplainsmoms #scarsdalemoms #ossiningmoms #harrisonmoms

It was an honor to be chosen as a recipient of the Anne M. Janiak Leadership Grant Award at the WEDC's Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala last night alongside two other wonderful women who are working hard to build their businesses with the support of WEDC-Women's Enterprise Development Center. A special thank you to my local support organization Ossining Innovates, who put Lean On Me Westchester Doula LLC on the right path. Thank you to my biggest supporter, my husband, Michael Tawil for believing in me and my ability to build this business based on my compassion ❤️ for parents of newborns.

Before you had a baby/breastfed what did you say you'd never do that you ended up doing? Thank you for this question @lucywebberfeedingsupport_ibclc For me, it was to stop breastfeeding before I went back to work, to allow him to watch videos or TV while I made dinner while he sat in his highchair, accept refusals about eating certain foods... I will keep adding as I remember... it's been 22 years! How about you? I would love to hear what your big motherhood plans were while pregnant that soon fell apart after birth!

If you're my client, you know that when I arrive each morning, I will check in to see how all members of the family are doing (including the pets). Then my first question will be: "Would you like some breakfast? " The response is always a resounding YES! This morning, my client was ready with this recipe, and the feedback was it was a hit! Isn't this how all parents of newborns should be treated with this type of comfort? I sure think so! #postpartum #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #Westchester #westchestercounty #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #compassion #doulasofinstagram #doulasinthekitchen

Please join me next Wednesday, September 25th 6pm-9pm at Mansion On Broadway, White Plains, for WEDC-Women's Enterprise Development Center Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards! Honorees include: Mastercard, Neighbors Link, Tompkins Excavating, Kaffury Latin Magazine, Mirame, Jennifer Tawil Westchester Doula, and Apex KitchenRX. If you're interested in tickets, the link is below: https://www.citybiz.co/article/597841/wedc-celebrates-women-in-leadership-presents-grants-at-upcoming-entrepreneurial-spirit-awards-gala/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFXGHFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdTCY8_FbWj_Z2Cyiaq7kHbpirD5YKCedk2DvSzQyQNbaTY7MsxU9mbsvw_aem_Vcd32ap08-5vuEI0j4cHLA

The tag line of my #postpartumdoula business, Lean On Me Westchester Doula LLC, is "Compassion in Action". Well yesterday I put that into motion when I drove by a man and woman involved in a physical altercation in White Plains yesterday. I immediately pulled over and called 911. I gave the operator a description of the location, what they were wearing and the car the man eventually drove off in. I pray that woman is OK

7 years ago, I held a dance 💃 party, not really in honor of my 🎂 birthday, It was held because I had just come through a very difficult 🥵 year of my life during which I COULD NOT DANCE as a result of the 4 surgeries I had to repair my left ankle 🦶. I hired food trucks and a DJ🎧 and I danced the night away on the shores of the Hudson River under the 🌟 stars. Becoming a #postpartumdoula has been one of the best decisions I have made to make a positive change in my work life. I share this as a reminder of the need to take the time to 🍾 celebrate ourselves and the life we live. I INTEND TO MAKE IT COUNT. So yeah, I feel comfortable wishing myself a happy birthday 🎂 with a pat on the back!

Great podcast to educate yourself about your pelvic floor... WOMEN AND MEN! And if you are looking for a pelvic floor physical therapist in Westchester, I know of 4 or 5 fabulous ones to connect you with! #melrobbins #themelrobbinspodcast #pelvicfloor #PFPT #pelvichealth #doula #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #postpartumdoula #Westchester https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FnJwonYvCcwkCeMzmLCeW?si=YpubkJxeQdyRZnSSjLG0Wg

ATTN expecting moms: If you're thinking about postpartum support or maybe even curious about it, reach out to me early in your pregnancy! I hate having to tell moms who have already had their baby that my schedule is full. However, I will always make my best effort to connect every mom with another doula who I know and trust! Reach out anytime to jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com Learn more about me at www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com

Today, I woke up so excited because it's the first day I will support TWIN clients! I have known many sets of twins of all gender combinations in my lifetime, but I have no idea what it must FEEL like to be a twin or to be a parent of twins. If YOU are a twin or the parent of twins, comment below with your experiences. I'm really SO SO CURIOUS! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

If you or someone you know is expecting a baby 👶 in 2025, you know that their lives are about to change in a major way even if it's the 2nd or 3rd baby 👶 to welcome into the family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. I am a postpartum doula 🤱 who supports these families through these transitions and my clients are forever grateful they were smart 🧠 enough to hire me while still pregnant 🫄. I have truly loved all of the families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 that I supported this past year, and I am looking forward to booking my 2025 clients over the next few weeks 📅. Openings for January are already closing 🔒, so if you are thinking about postpartum support or know someone who is, let's connect over a FREE Zoom 💻 or phone 📱 call before 2024 comes to an end! www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com Jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

So if you recall the client I have been posting about who signed a contract for 8 weeks and kept extending, then lasted for 28 weeks... today is my last day with this very special family. Not only will I miss the parents and baby, but I have also created a friendship with their newborn care specialist who has been here for the same length of time. Being a #postpartumdoula is not just a job for me. It's become something that feeds my soul while getting paid for it. I am so blessed... And now... onto my next client, who was blessed with the birth of girl and boy twins yesterday!!!! 👫 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #iwasmadeforthis #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport

Good morning, and Happy Saturday! I'm free for some last-minute openings that I want to share in case anyone is looking to get some comfort and calm from me this week.... Catch me if you can... the next time I'm available won't be until NOVEMBER! Feel FREE to share my contact information with anyone you know who needs a break this week from caring for their newborn: Jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com

It's a full-time job believing in yourself. NO DAYS OFF. I'm working on bringing my #postpartumdoula business to the next level, and I need your help. If you're someone who has known me since my private investigator days and wonder how could I possibly use those 25 years to benefit my current work as a doula, you're about to find out. Comment FRIEND, and I will keep you in the loop for when I will call upon you to help me get my next new venture off the ground (especially if you live outside of New York!) #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumsupport #gettingreadyforbaby #theprivateeyedoula #privateeye #investigator #backgroundcheck

All in a day's work... * banana chocolate chip cinnamon muffins a la @the.food.doula * made clients' bed * one pan chicken and rice a la @the.food.doula *not shown: educated clients on how to give their newborn a sponge bath #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

I received this text tonight, and I can't explain the feeling 🥰 that comes over me when I get messages like this one.... Sometimes, it's from the soon to be mom 🤰, sometimes from the soon to be dad 👨. Either way, it's such an honor to be a part of this budding family's 👨‍👩‍👦 inner circle. The excitement and anticipation of the arrival of a new baby 👶 is purely electric ⚡️! I will have a hard time falling asleep 😴 tonight, that's for sure! I can't wait to meet my newest little client 👣 and support his parents 👫 in the best way I know how to keep them comforted and calm 😌. See you Earthside 🌎 Baby O! 💙💙💙

Welcome to the first virtual meeting of The First Trimester Village. Please reach out and let us know how we can support you! We hope to plan our next meeting in person October 2024. More details to follow.

ANNOUNCING... a new concept in meetups for perinatal and postpartum parents... THE 4TH TRIMESTER VILLAGE I am so excited to share this collaboration with these wonderful birth workers! Join us virtually on Saturday, July 13th at 10 am for our first of many installments of our informative meetups that will meet quarterly online and in person. @littlelovelactation @drshikha_shah #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

I am so excited to share this collaboration with these wonderful birth workers! Join us for our first of many installments of our informative meetups that will meet quarterly online and in person. Scroll through these slides for more information. @littlelovelactation @drshikha_shah

#westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #chappaqua #theprivateeyedoula

Not much more to say... SMH You can find the link for the full article in my stories and below. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2024/06/25/new-lawsuits-claim-baby-bottles-manufacturers-misleadingly-exposed-infants-to-harmful-microplastics/

It's been six whole months since I've taken a break from supporting clients, and I AM SOOO READY! Part of this vacation will be spent celebrating my mother's #0th birthday! (I know she wouldn't want me to advertise her age!) I'm proud to say my calendar is booked through October, so if you or someone you know have been on the fence about hiring me for postpartum support, NOW IS THE TIME to contact me at Jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com. Want to hear what my clients say about me? Check out my reviews on Google or Doula Match! HAVE A GREAT WEEK! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua

I can not stress enough the benefits of sitting in a room with other postpartum women. Even if you're not close to Scarsdale, find a similar meetup near you. Call your local library or send me a DM and I will be happy to help. Thank you @andreagloverlcsw For providing this outlet for new moms! Scarsdale Library Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group Summer 2024 Schedule Thursdays 10-11 AM June support group dates: 6/20 and 6/27 July- Group closed for the month of July. Take good care of yourself! August support group dates: 8/8 and 8/29

It has been my pleasure and honor to watch this baby grow and learn about himself and his world since he came home from the hospital where he was born. Supporting his parents in all the very best ways a postpartum doula can these past four months has truly been such a beautiful experience for me. I am trying not to think about when my time with this family will end because it will definitely pull at my heart strings, and yet it feels good to know I have given them the best start to their many years ahead of parenthood. #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

Looking for THE BEST postpartum support this Fall or Winter? Don't just take it from me.... https://doulamatch.net/profile/35301/jennifer-tawil

More #mealprep at home! I GIFTED myself some downtime for the month of June by NOT pursuing to fill my calendar with my usual 2 clients a day. This allows me time to work out, cook healthy food, and binge watch Modern Family episodes with my daughter. The first half of 2024 has been a whirlwind of supporting clients and gearing up to celebrate both of my kids' graduations while one left college and moved back home then the other will leave for college in the Fall. I love supporting all the humans in my life, but I also realize the importance of nourishing myself! May this serve as an example of how good your day can be when you take the time to give yourself what your mind and body need. To learn more about me, visit: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #chappaqua #millwood

REPOST 27 years ago, Betty Deville was shown tandem nursing Phil and Lil on Rugrats. 👶 👶 There wasn't a lot of raw motherhood being shown on kids programs in the 90s, so this was rather progressive. Do you remember this episode? Thank you @boobiebikkies for this trip down memory lane.

This is how a #postpartumdoula does #mealprep at home. I'm too busy supporting my clients each day to have time to cook dinner for my own family each night. So what's a doula to do? I cook enough dinner to feed a small army each weekend, and we just portion it out during the week. In addition to this massive amount of roasted asparagus and sausage with onions, peppers, and mushrooms, I also made garlic and onion shrimp as well as a traditional Jamaican dish called "ackee"! What's on your menu this week? Tell me in the comments! Bon Appétit! Jennifer 😊

Always working ON my business while I'm not working IN my business www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com

I saw this posted on Facebook and had to share it here... Hold the mother, not the baby.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Because the baby’s being taken care of—⁣⁣ fed, snuggled, and given all the love in the world—⁣⁣ by not only the mother,⁣⁣ but her partner, grandparents, siblings, cousins, and friends.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But the mother,⁣⁣ may have gaps in her mind from lack of sleep,⁣⁣ may be mechanical in her motions as she’s healing,⁣⁣ may feel more like a mess than a mother,⁣⁣ may be sitting in bed, crying, feeling overwhelmed in her body and life,⁣⁣ may be full of mom guilt because in her mind, "she's not good enough,"⁣⁣ and she’s bleeding, wincing in pain, swollen and emotional.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ And the mother’s that baby's whole world and needs to be seen, so she doesn't disappear into that postpartum fog.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ So, hold the mother, not the baby.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ A mother agrees that her baby matters more.⁣⁣ But she’s hurting, while she’s the person behind the baby,⁣⁣ in the background, making it all happen:⁣⁣ feeding her baby at all hours,⁣⁣ snuggling her baby close to comfort newborn cries,⁣⁣ and being that baby’s everything.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ So, it’s the mother who needs your love.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ And a mother will remember who held her up.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ So instead of “I’m coming to see the baby,”⁣⁣ try saying, “I’m coming to see you 𝘢𝘯𝘥 meet the baby, too.”⁣⁣ ⁣ Because the mother needs to be held more.⁣⁣ ✍️: Living FULL 📸: Unknown Artist .....................................................⁣⁣ My Children’s Book 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘖𝘬𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘖𝘬𝘢𝘺: 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘰 is out everywhere: https://amzn.to/317TvVc

#milkbank Thank you @kathrynstaggibclc For providing this information May 19th was the World Day of Human Milk Donation For those of you who have a stash of milk you are not going to use, or an over-supply you are working on regulating, or if you are someone who doesn't mind expressing regularly, please consider donating your milk I had a client who was able to feed their baby for the first 3 months with donated milk! "HOW TO DONATE MILK. ♡Find Your Closest Milk Bank The closest milk bank to Westchester County is @nymilkbank in Valhalla. Contact them to discuss your specific situation, and to ensure that they are able to accept your milk. ♡Some Info About You The milk bank will send you a questionnaire and blood test kit. You can make an appointment with your local GP or nurse to take the bloods, and the kit is then sent back to the milk bank. Your blood will be tested for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, and HTLV. ♡Start Collecting! The milk bank will send you bottles to store and freeze your milk. If you already have a stock of milk in breastmilk bags, your milk bank may accept this, although the fat in the milk is not released from breastmilk bags as well as it is from milk bank bottles. Premature babies rely on high-fat milk to grow, and the bottles milk banks use are designed to increase the available fat as much as possible. ♡How to get it there Some milk banks will arrange collection once you reach a certain volume and some will ask you to bring it in yourself." Donor milk is so important for premature, vulnerable and sick babies or families who can't breastfeed or have low supply Who here has donated milk? Did you use donor milk? How did it help you? #donormilk #milkdonation #donatethestash #milkbank

After a long day supporting two client families back to back, I found myself driving home with the windows down, freestyle music blasting, admiring the light during "golden hour" and acknowledging feeling like life is just so very good. It should be because I created this lifestyle for myself, and it's only going to get better with time! So, as I was nearing my exit off the highway, I turned left instead of right and headed down to the Ossining Waterfront at Louis Engel Park to admire the sunset and the Hudson River. Little did I know that directly behind me was a beautiful full moon. How can that day get any better, you ask? Well, I get in my car to head home, and my Sirius app gifts me with my all-time favorite #freestyle song... SET IT OFF! How was your Monday? (Special shout out to @Enchantressshane and @thedouladarcy for helping me get here) #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #Westchester #westchestercounty #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #westchestercounty #ossining #crotononhudson #tarrytown #millwood #pleasantville #chappaqua #mountkisco #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #yorktownheights #doulasofinstagram #doulasinthekitchen #thediscodoula #freestylefreak #freestyleforever #MSGgirls#

I hope you had a wonderful day either being honored or doing the honoring of your own mother. Either way, let's have some fun and share how we spent the day through emojis. If it was a tough day for you and you feel called to share, it might be a good way to release some difficult emotions. Here's mine: 🌲🌳🚶‍♀️⛰️🦔🦎⛲️🌼🥟🥣🍲 #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #Westchester #westchestercounty #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #westchestercounty #ossining #crotononhudson #tarrytown #millwood #pleasantville #chappaqua #mountkisco #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #yorktownheights #doulasofinstagram #doulasinthekitchen #doulasmotherthemother #doulasmothereveryone #mothersday2024

I don't need any thank yous from my children on Mother's Day. It's been the hardest job I've ever loved and I would do it all again. Whatever it has taken to raise them up, has taught me the lessons I needed to learn in this lifetime and for that I am forever grateful. They are both young adults now and I am beginning to take a step back from 24/7 parenting so that they can thrive independently. These days my work is to make sure new mothers (and fathers) start their parenting journey in a way that brings calm and comfort to their lives so that they can bond with their babies in those early weeks. It can make all the difference in the world. For those of you who have more than one child, you must know what I mean. I was a very different mother of newborn Miles compared to newborn Vanessa. Learn more about me here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #Westchester #westchestercounty #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #westchestercounty #ossining #crotononhudson #tarrytown #millwood #pleasantville #chappaqua #mountkisco #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #yorktownheights #doulasofinstagram #doulasinthekitchen1

Need a last-minute gift idea for Mother's Day? Rent a doula for a day! Value $200.00 What you get: 4 hours of the following possible services in your home on a Saturday or Sunday: *caring for children *cooking family meals *family laundry *kitchen clean up and dishes *vacuuming  Provided by: Jennifer Fields-Tawil  Owner, Lean on Me Westchester Doula LLC Jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com  www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com

One of my clients absolutely loves coming downstairs and being welcomed with a hot breakfast made just for her. She happens to rave about my scrambled eggs (props to my husband who taught me how to make them) and requests them by saying "I would like some 'JEN EGGS' please!" To see this mom feel so comforted by something so simple is truly a delight. Cooking has become my love language and I know it shows. If you or someone you know is expecting a baby this Fall or Winter, share this reel with them! The support new parents may receive during those first months at home make all the difference! Don't just survive the "4th trimester". YOU CAN THRIVE when you Lean On Me! Learn more about me here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com Contact me at jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #Westchester #westchestercounty #doula #doulasupport #westchesterdoula #leanonme #westchestercounty #ossining #crotononhudson #tarrytown #millwood #pleasantville #chappaqua #mountkisco #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #yorktownheights #doulasofinstagram #doulasinthekitchen

If you or someone you know are expecting a baby this Fall or Winter, this is a reminder that the support new parents may receive during those first months at home make all the difference! Don't just survive the "4th trimester". YOU CAN THRIVE when you Lean On Me! learn more about me here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com

Blueberry muffins upon client request a la @the.food.doula recipe Client gave them two 👍👍 Cooking and baking for clients has definitely become my love language since becoming a #postpartumdoula Do you know someone having a baby this Fall or Winter? Send them here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

The beauty of dawn after an overnight shift with a new client. Oh my goodness, this 6 week old baby girl won my heart last night. While feeding her a bottle, she maintained her focus on me, and I couldn't help but smile. Well, this sweetheart paused her feeding and smiled right back! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/new-york-becomes-first-state-to-create-prenatal-leave I LOVE NEW YAWK THANK YOU, @governorhochul #foreveranewyorker #newyorkstateofmind #newyawknewyawk

I definitely went into labor on the full moon before my son was born the next day. COMMENT MOON if this happened to you too! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

ANNOUNCING.... MY BUSINESS LOGO! I am so proud of its simplicity while communicating the support I give my client families. I know from the feedback I get and how often my contracts get extended that my clients know they are in good hands and feel safe and secure while in my care. A NOTE: While this logo depicts a male and female as parents, I am 100% supportive of parents of all genders. #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

I just finished a workout with @fortressofstrength at 9 pm on a Thursday night. WHY? * I'm over 50 years old, and I'm not messing around * I work hard at being a #postpartumdoula , wife, and mother, so I deserve to take an hour to focus on my own wellness. * My clients deserve a #postpartumdoula who shows up at their door with energy, motivation, and purpose. * When my clients need to #LeanOnMe they know I can handle whatever task they need me to tackle including ones that require my physical strength * My trainer @gotay1982 is the freakin best! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

After a full year of kicking around a bunch of ideas and multiple variations of concepts, I have finally settled on a logo for my business! I will reveal it by the end of the week and will be adding it to my website and social media. I can't wait to share it with you! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

I've been waiting my whole life TO COME ON DOWN!!!! 🙏🙏🙏 @priceisrightlive

It's c-section awareness month, and I'm showing off my babies, who are now 21 and 17. While I felt shocked and disappointed about my first c-section, I was relieved to experience my second, which was planned. It wasn't how I envisioned them to be born, but I was thankful they were healthy and had all 10 fingers and toes. I myself was born by c-section, and so was my mom! Let me know in the comments your thoughts about your own c-section experience if you'd like to share. #csectionawarenessmonth #csectionmom #postpartumdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doulasofinstagram #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #westchesterdoula #leanonme #compassioninaction #compassion #westchestercounty

This client just extended their contract again to a FULL 6 MONTHS!!! HAPPY WORLD DOULA WEEK TO ME!!! #worlddoulaweek #worlddoulaweek2024 #postpartumdoula #westchesterdoula #CompassionInAction #leanonme #westchestercounty #ossining #crotononhudson #tarrytown #millwood #pleasantville #chappaqua #mountkisco EVERYONE WANTS TO HOLD THE BABY A DOULA HOLDS THE PARENTS www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com

Lean On Me Westchester Doula provides postpartum doula support to Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield families and is now taking inquiries for July 2024 and beyond.  You can learn more about me and my services here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com In honor of World Doula Week, here are the top 5 benefits of hiring a postpartum doula: More enjoyable maternity leave – Postpartum doulas help ease the transition for new parents. Having a baby is a major life change. Postpartum doulas are there to calmly support you through the shift and help you focus on enjoying it, rather than muddling through it alone. Non-judgmental support - a postpartum doula does not come in with specific parenting style or push a specific ways of doing things. A postpartum doula is there to help you come up with your own parenting style. She’ll help you figure out what feels right for your family. Postpartum doulas are also expert listeners who have no baggage of a family history with you. Expert advice –That being said, your postpartum doula can share what works for other families, and other ideas and tips based on her training and experience, IF YOU ASK. It’s so wonderful to have all your questions answered as you go through your day in your own home instead of relying on Google. An extra set of hands – Your postpartum doula will take care of baby so you can nap or shower. Postpartum doulas will also tackle the dishes, laundry and light meal preparation so that you can focus on resting, healing and snuggling your new baby. Decreased risk of postpartum depression & anxiety – research has shown that new mothers who feel supported tend to report less problems with postpartum mental health. #worlddoulaweek #worlddoulaweek2024 #postpartumdoula #westchesterdoula #CompassionInAction #leanonme EVERYONE WANTS TO HOLD THE BABY A DOULA HOLDS THE PARENTS

It's true that expecting parents can be intimidated by the idea of what private support may cost. BUT... @BeHerVillage is making it possible to make my motto become a reality... EVERY PARENT DESERVES A DOULA! See their message below and in these brilliant photos: Happy World Doula Week! We know doulas are worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY. We also know that it can be hard for expectant parents to afford them. With the BeHerVillage registry, we've created a place for doulas (and all birthworkers) to be paid their worth, all while making it easier than ever to afford them. Like any other registry or baby-celebration gift platform, new moms can request the gifts they want and their loved ones have a space to contribute to those gifts. Except now it's a doula instead of a stroller 😉 Moms-to-be: create your registry at BeHerVillage.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby

#worlddoulaweek #worlddoulaweek2024 #postpartumdoula #westchesterdoula #CompassionInAction #leanonme EVERYONE WANTS TO HOLD THE BABY A DOULA HOLDS THE PARENTS www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com

I'm speechless... this gift arrived tonight from a mom I supported through an agency on only 4 occasions over a year ago! However, they were a special family who conceived through surrogacy and had so many questions that I vowed to keep in touch... so I checked in on them via text now and then and sent a first birthday day card this past January. What this says about me is yes, not only am I great at postpartum support, but more importantly, I am making a difference in the lives of newborn parents, and this heals my very soul. Even further, I am healing my own postpartum trauma and honoring the work of my own postpartum doula. THIS IS WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT THANK YOU GODDESS 🙏 #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #ossining #briarcliff #croton #pleasantville #sleepyhollow #yorktown #cortlandtmanor #chappaqua #millwood

If you're on the fence about hiring a postpartum doula, I'm happy to answer any questions coming up for you. Mamas with a March EDD: Let's connect! I would love an opportunity to support you! jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #2024moms #2024dads

If we don't know each other, I am a postpartum doula who loves to support parents of newborns during the first 12 weeks they spend at home with their baby. So, what does that support look like? *emotional and physical recovery for the mother *newborn feeding - breast or bottle *caring for the newborn and older siblings *cooking family meals *family laundry and dishes *maintaining clean bottles and breast pump parts If you or someone you know are expecting a baby this year, don't you think they deserve this kind of support? Contact me at jennifer@leanonmewestchesterdoula.com and I am happy to answer any questions! Learn more about me here Www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby #2024babies #2024moms #2024dads

When you have a newborn, the last thing you want to do is... 1) THINK of what to make for dinner 2) COOK the meal you pick to make As a postpartum doula, my clients' #1 request of all the services I provide is to make them a meal that they can simply enjoy without any effort made by the mom, dad, partner, etc... This is just one of the ways I make it possible for my clients to feel calm, comforted, and cared for during the long 12 weeks of postpartum. Comment YUM if you or someone you know is expecting a baby in 2024. 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋 #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby

Oh my goodness, did this just warm my heart so much. This mom of two who is a cardiac nurse truly appreciates being cared for at a time when she needs it most. Nothing makes me happier to know that the love and support I bestow upon my clients is valued, and it immensely motivates me to start each day with a passion and purpose. I LOVE BEING A POSTPARTUM DOULA! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby

Introducing... my plans to level up in 2024. I will be sharing more information as it becomes available, but for now, please follow me here to learn more. 🔍👩‍💻👶👩‍🍼🔍👩‍💻👶👩‍🍼🔍👩‍💻👶👩‍🍼🔍

It's been an incredible year of JEN 3.0, supporting parents of newborns while developing Lean On Me Westchester Doula LLC. This is the perfect place to celebrate it all. I will be a doula to myself and absorb all the love that I freely give to my clients right back into my own heart and soul. If you know someone expecting a baby this year don't you think they deserve this kind of TLC? Send them here: www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️ #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #postpartumcare #gettingreadyforbaby

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! I will be expanding the list of postpartum doula services I offer in 2024. More information to follow, but in the meantime, I am now available for overnight support on weekends! I know my fellow local postpartum doulas will appreciate this because their clients often want overnight support 7 days a week. Photos 1 and 2: I love wearing T-shirts that allow me to express my childhood favorite things like my Fisher Price Little People. Photos 3 and 4: My view during a recent overnight shift. What can be cuter than the tiny feet of a newborn?

We are all members of the fabulous #hudsonvalleybirthnetwork and we love to support our pre and post natal clients! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

One of the best parts of my day as a postpartum doula is cooking food for my clients that yield feelings of comfort and healing. Even better, is when my clients request a particular recipe that blows my mind... Today, my client asked me to make her family this incredible and unusual chicken soup. As the recipe introduction states: "It’s savory but also bright. Warm and cozy, but refreshing. Super extra healthy, but comfort food. Plus, it’s golden and beautiful-looking." This is not your usual celery, carrot, and onion base, "Jewish penicillin" style chicken soup... It's so good, I can't wait to make it for my own family this weekend! If you want the recipe, comment YUM, and I will send you a DM with the link. #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #2024moms #2024dads #2024babies #newmoms #newdads

I am so excited 😄 about this upcoming trip🧳!!! I feel like a kid 🤸‍♀️ looking forward to going to sleep away camp⛺️! I will be sharing a room with another DOULA SISTER 👭 The retreat is part biz strategy, part relaxation 🌊, part networking, part gathering with amazing doulas from all over the world 🌎 Best of all, I finally get to hug🫂 my doula mentor and one of the organizers, @thedouladarcy, after only working with her virtually 💻 since August 2022!!! Bring on the ☀️ sunshine, fish tacos 🌮, beach yoga 🧘‍♀️, and margaritas 🍹 while I watch the palm trees 🌴 sway in the breeze! Sounds like heaven ⛅️ to me! Do any doulas want to join me? send a DM to @thedouladarcy or email thedouladarcy@gmail.com

THIS WEEK I'M FULLY APPRECIATING MY AMAZING DAD CLIENTS They are supporting their wives so beautifully It's truly a blessing to witness on a daily basis #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #2024dads #2024babies #2024moms

Here's what I'm thankful 🙏 for: It's the day after Thanksgiving, and I'm at work while the majority of the Western world has the day off... When you love ❤️ what you do, it's not called work, you call it a blessing 🙌 To my former clients who have connected with me on IG and/or FB, I want you to know how much I appreciated our time together as much as you might have appreciated my support of your family. I get up early every morning 🌄 and greet each day with enthusiasm and contentment... What more can a girl ask for? Well... I'm ready to start booking more clients for 2024, so if you know of anyone expecting a baby, send them my way. I truly believe that... EVERY PARENT DESERVES A DOULA 👭 My contact information can be found in the comments xo #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #newmoms #newdads #2024moms #2024dads #2024babies

Those first weeks at home 🏡 with your newborn take a lot of adjustment... allow me to take the adulting off your shoulders like deciding on what to have for lunch 🥪 or dinner 🍽 that day! Share this post with anyone you know expecting a 👶 baby this Winter ❄️ . Openings begin in January... Jennifer Tawil Westchester Doula Learn more about me at www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #newmoms #newdads #2024baby

How do you know a #postpartumdoula when you see one in an airport? 🛫 She's the only one wearing a mask 😷 because she won't take a chance to infect her clients and their babies 👶 when she returns home. 🏡 #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms

I ❤️ NEW YAWK! 🗽🍎🗽🍎 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law Monday that creates a statewide doula directory aimed at helping new mothers and their newborn children. The new law aims to reduce barriers in finding doulas, who provide physical, emotional and informational support before, during, and after childbirth. The state Department of Health will establish and maintain the directory on its website. Doula services will also be covered for all Medicaid enrollees starting on Jan. 1 “Our maternal and infant mortality rates are a disgrace,” Hochul said. “Expanding access to doula services is an effective, evidence-based strategy to support expectant parents and allow their babies to grow and thrive. As the first mom and grandma to serve as Governor of New York, I’m committed to doing everything in my power to tackle the disturbing rise in infant mortality.” LINK: https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2023/11/06/hochul-signs-bill-that-establishes-new-york-doula-directory?oref=csny_firstreadtonight_nl #FOREVERANEWYORKER #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

As heard on Instagram by @newparentsacademy 5 takeaways expecting parents need to know before coming home from the hospital with your baby... #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

It only took over a year for us to find ourselves in the same place at the same time! I am looking forward to hearing her talk on redefining motherhood! @westchesterblogger ❤️❤️❤️

COME ON DOWN! So many amazing vendors with all sorts of support available for moms and kids of all ages!!!! #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula

Comment MOM if you know someone expecting a baby in 2024. #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #newmoms #2024baby #2024moms #2024dads #2024babies

Come on down to the @mikeriskomusic school 144 Croton Avenue in Ossining

Saturday, October 28th 12:00-3:00 PM Get ready for a fantastic time at the annual Trick or Treat to the Beat event at Mike Risko Music! Join me on October 28th for a magical celebration: Trick or Treating: Bring the kids in costume for treats at all the booooths! Live Music: Enjoy performances by the Mike Risko Band and The Jacobs and Risko Music Students. Dance Performances: Delight in captivating performances from Logrea Dance. Musical Petting Zoo and Drum Circle: Explore the world of music up close! Give Back: Support Kids for Paws (Ossining School District) collecting essentials for the SPCA. Mike Risko Music will collect new hats and gloves for OPrime. Special Guests: The Old Mill Singers will treat us to a few tunes. Costume Contest: Dress up for a chance to win prizes! This event is free to attend. See you there for a magically good time!

Happy or sad, if you're a mom, I'm your doula! COMMENT 2024 and let's set up a time for you to learn how I can take all the "adulting" to-dos off your shoulders so you and your partner have time to rest and bond with your new baby during its first 12 weeks at home. www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #2024baby #2024moms #2024dads #2024babies

Just this one sentence lets me know that my impact on parents of newborns is making a huge difference in their postpartum experience. It's also healing for me as well. Until my own postpartum doula rescued me (yes I use the word rescue!) I was having a miserable time during the first 6 weeks postpartum with my first born and my doula turned it all around 180 degrees! Do you know someone expecting a baby in 2024 who would appreciate postpartum support as my client does? COMMENT 2024 below, and I will contact you via private message. Learn more about me at www.leanonmewestchesterdoula.com I help busy moms and dads get the support they need and deeply desire during the postpartum period so they can experience true connection with their new baby. #westchesterdoula #doulasupport #postpartum #doula #doulalife #doulalove #doulaservices #doulasofinstagram #doulawork #leanonme #compassioninaction #doulasinthekitchen #doula #fourthtrimester #postpartumsupport #Westchester #westchestercounty #westchestermoms #postpartumdoula #2024baby #2024moms #2024dads #2024babies

What a beautiful expression of support. Link to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westchester-mama-child-wellness-expo-due-new-and-you-tickets-681863119947?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR24EFjvA02pkP2cGyzOmD7R0MWfHPhhu4T9kHOu6K1v2gEIDpAOsMFGMRs

If you or someone you know has an abundance of frozen breast milk, please consider a donation. #breastmilk #breastmilkdonation #breastmilkstorage #breastmilksupply #breastmilkdonor