Breathe First Doula
Resource List:
Acupuncture:
CNY Healing Arts Wellness Center and Spa
at 195 Intrepid Ln, Syracuse NY 13205
Specializing in Fertility and pre- and post-natal treatment
315-671-5755
https://www.cnyhealingarts.com/services/acupuncture/
Karen Gana PhD MS NCCAOM with Your Health Acupuncture
at Westvale Professional Bldg.
2105 W. Genesee, Suite 209
Syracuse, NY 13209
315-401-8816
https://yourhealthacupuncture.com/
Breast Feeding Support:
Jen Deshaies IBCLC
Willow Health & Wellness
3090 Belgium Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Located on State Route 31 across from State Police
(315) 263-7558 call or text ~ jen@syracuselactation.com
https://www.syracuselactation.com/
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Childbirth preparation classes:
Non-hospital in-person based classes:
Currently offering virtual classes
Birth Beautifully:
Contact: Chris Herrera at 315-395-3643
info@birthbeautifully.com or http://www.birthbeautifully.com/
Lamaze Classes:
Contact: http://www.lamaze.org/FindALamazeChildbirthClass
In-person Hospital-based classes:
Check for current schedule of virtual classes
Crouse Hospital:
Contact: Crouse First Steps at 315-470-5716.
For details about upcoming programs and/or a tour of the Kienzle Family Maternity Center. https://crouse.enrollware.com/schedule
St. Josephs Childbirth & New Family Classes:
Contact: 315-448-5515
E-Mail: childbirth.classes@sjhsyr.org or https://www.sjhsyr.org/maternal-child/classes
For schedule of classes: https://www.sjhsyr.org/upload/docs/CR/ChildbirthClasses2018.pdf
Upstate University Hospital at Community Campus:
Offers in-person and on-line classes: To register call 315-464-2756 of call for questions: ChildBirthEd@Upstate.edu or 315-492-5153.
http://www.upstate.edu/whn/health_information/best-beginnings.php
Schedule of classes offered: http://www.upstate.edu/birthcenter/pdf/bbc-schedule-2019.pdf
On-line classes:
https://classroom.sandralondino.com/ (LGBTQ+ supportive)
https://www.indiebirth.org/how-to-have-an-indie-birth/
https://www.birthbootcamp.com/online-childbirth-education-classes/
Childcare:
Childcare solutions: Can help you find and pay for types of Childcare available, and with assistance with choosing what you need for Childcare options. https://www.childcaresolutionscny.org/
Syracuse Office: 6724 Thompson Rd Syracuse, NY 13211
Auburn Office: 63 Genesee St. Auburn, NY 13021
Both offices are open 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon through Fri
Contact: 315-446-1220 ext 0, 1-888-729-7290, or 315-446-2010
Care.com: https://www.care.com/better-care-starts-here-p1087-q39009600.html
Chiropractic providers:
Dr. Steven Klink D.C. Practices at Family Chiropractic Prevention Center at 7550 Oswego Rd Liverpool, NY 13090. Contact 315-453-4040 or https://www.wecare4families.com/
Dr. Claire Petersen, DC, CACCP. She is certified from the Academy of Family Practice and Webster Technique certified. Practices at Meridian Chiropractic & Wellness, P.C. at 5112 West Taft Rd. Suite 1B Liverpool NY 13088. Contact at 315-452-9420 or meridianchiro-well.com
Dr. Kristin Kukenberger, DC
of Kukenberger Chiropractic at 7000 E Genesee St Bldg B, Fayetteville, NY 13066 Phone: (315) 314-3900 https://www.drkristindc.com/
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*Emergent services: See bottom of page or Call 911 for Emergency
Fitness/exercise:
Syracuse Baby Boot Camp:
Mommy and Me programs offered are led by nationally certified fitness professionals, and provide exercise classes, nutrition, and community support for moms.
First class is free. For Syracuse area classes
Contact: Kate Jwaskiewicz at 315.345.7261 or kate.jwaskiewicz@babybootcamp.com
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Barrett Fitness LLC:
Meghan Barrett is a certified personal trainer specializing in Pre and Post natal fitness.
526 W Manchester Rd,
Syracuse, New York 13219
Contact: (315) 271-1150
Email: fit.mamabarrett@gmail.com
*See below for Yoga classes and providers
Massage therapy:
Valerie Edwards, LMT
Specializes in prenatal and postpartum massage therapy at
The Synergy Center 4500 Pewter Lane Bldg. 8
Manlius, NY 13104
Contact: (315) 622-8358
Website: valerieedwards.weebly.com
Email: MyChemFreeLife@gmail.com
Tracey Fontenella, LMT:
at Infinite Light Center for Wellness
6499 E. Seneca Turnpike in Jamesville, NY 315-373-0626
Contact: Call or text Tracy at 315-481-0967
Website: https://www.infinitelightcenter.com/wellness-services/practitioners/tracey-fontanella/
Email: Tfontanella@InfiniteLightCenter.com
Maureen Lanious, LMT
Specializes in prenatal & postnatal CranioSacral massage therapy
at 6701 Manlius Center Road
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Contact: 315-416-9570
Website: maureenlanious.com
Email: maureenlanious@gmail.com
Erika Lutwin, LMT
Specializes in Maya prenatal massage
at 4317 East Genesee St
DeWitt, New York 13214
Contact: (315) 317-0588
Website: erikalutwin.com
Email: erikalutwin@gmail.com
Craig Milewitz LMT, RMT of Onondaga Therapeutic Massage
at The Synergy Center 4500 Pewter Lane Bldgs 8&9
Manlius NY 13104
Contact: Call or text 315-708-4267
Website: http://onondagatherapeuticmassage.abmp.com/
Email: massage@email.com
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Nutrition:
Farmers Markets: Check for current COVID-19 schedule
*Most Farmers Markets are usually only open June to October. Check before going.
Bayberry Farmer Market: Runs May to October every Wed 7am to 2pm in Bayberry plaza in Liverpool NY, Contact: (315) 652.1463
Fayetteville Farmers Market: Runs Thursday noon - 6pm at 540 Town Drive Fayetteville, NY 13066 Contact:Stephanie Lipsey at www.fayettevillefarmersmarketcny.com
Fulton Farmers Market: Runs Saturday’s, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Canal View Park & Shop lot Route 481 in Fulton, NY 13069. Contact: Elaine Kidd at (315) 598-4231
Syracuse/Central NY Regional Market: Runs Thursday’s 11am -7pm and Saturday’s 7am-2pm at 2100 Park Street at Hiawatha Boulevard Contact: (315) 422-8647
Syracuse/Downtown Farmers Market: Runs Tuesday’s 7am - 4pm at South Salina & Washington Streets Syracuse, NY 13202. Contact: Charles McFadden (315) 422-8284
Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Healthy Families in Onondaga county
375 West Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202
Contact: 315-435-3304
Onondaga County clinics in Camillus, LaFayette, Liverpool, Onondaga Nation, Syracuse (West Onondaga Street), Syracuse (Assumption Church, North Salina Street).
For more resources and information on infants, children, and families, please visit www.onhealthyfamilies.com.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Oswego County Opportunities in Oswego County
10 George Street Oswego, NY - 13126
Contact: 315-343-1311
For location of Oswego county clinics see: https://www.wicprograms.org/co/ny-oswego
Photography:
Courtney Mezger Photography: Courtny offers Birth, Newborn, Maternity, and Family Photography and is registered with The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP). Based in Hastings, NY
Contact: Courtney Mezger at 315-289-4755
Email: courtneymezgerphotography.com
Light of Mine Photography: Heather offers Birth, Newborn and Maternity Photography and is registered with The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP). She is based in Central New York and available for travel.
Contact: Heather Yerden at 315-335-2362
Email: www.lightofminephoto.com
Julie Rumo: Julie offers Maternity and Newborn photography
Contact: Jrumo5@yahoo.com
Placenta Encapsulation:
Christine Herrera at Birth Beautifully
Contact: 315-395-3643
Website: birthbeautifully.com
Email: birthbeautifully@yahoo.com
Christine Goldman at Placenta Passion
Contact: 315-559-3265
Website: https://placentapassion.weebly.com/
Yoga:
Prenatal Yoga:
Nicole Decastro offers Prenatal and postnatal Yoga at Downward Facing Doula CNY.
Contact: 315-280-8145
Website: www.downwardfacingdoulacny.com
Bella Shakti Yoga for Mothers offers Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga
Contact: 315-383-8000
Website: www.bellashaktiyoga.com
Synergy Center
4500 Pewter Lane Bldgs 8&9 in Manlius, NY 13104.
Contact: 315-692-2037
Website: http://www.synergyhhw.com/
For events calendar: http://www.synergyhhw.com/events.html
Erin Tapia of Bella Shakti Yoga
Open to all expecting from conception through birth of baby.
Dharma Yoga Syracuse, 101 1st St, Liverpool, New York 13088
Contact: http://www.dharmayogasyracuse.com/ or http://www.bellashaktiyoga.com/
Postpartum Yoga:
Baby Yoga: classes with Erin Tapia of Bella Shakti Yoga at The Synergy Center
4500 Pewter Lane Bldgs 8&9 in Manlius, NY 13104.
Contact: 315-692-2037
http://www.bellashaktiyoga.com/
For events calendar: http://www.synergyhhw.com/events.html
Mama and Baby Yoga: Classes are open to all Mothers with their Baby (Babies for those with multiples!) newborn through crawling age.
Where: Dharma Yoga Syracuse, 101 1st St, Liverpool, New York 13088
When: Saturday mornings, please refer to website for details
Contact: http://www.dharmayogasyracuse.com/
Cost: $15 per class (discount card available)
Additional supports:
Parents Expecting multiplies:
Multiples Moms Mingle: A club for mothers & expectant mothers of
multiples (twins, triplets & more) in the Syracuse area. http://www.multiplemomsmingle.com/Home.html
Twins and Triplets Mothers Club of Central New York:
North Syracuse Community Center at 700 South Bay Road North Syracuse NY 13212
Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM, except for June, July and August
Contact: Joanne Czajkowski Vice President jeczajkowski@cs.com 315-622-1239 or
Nancy McPeak President at nmcpeak@twcny.rr.com 315-687-5112
Children with special needs:
Early Intervention Services
Oswego County at 70 Bunner Street Oswego, NY 13126
Contact: 315-349-3500
Email: HealthDept@oswegocounty.com
Website: www.co.oswego.ny.us/health/ specialneeds. html
Early Intervention CARES (Children at Risk Early Screening)
In Syracuse contact at 315-435-2000
Special Children Services, Children with Special Health Care Needs
Special Children Services, Early Intervention Program
Special Children Services, Preschool Program
in Syracuse contact at 315-435-3230
Car Seat programs:
Car Seat Program: Offers free seats to those who qualify and provides assistance to all families to ensure that the car seat is installed correctly.
Oswego County Health Department
70 Bunner Street Oswego, NY
Contact: 315-349-3547
Email: HealthDept@oswegocounty.com
Website: www.oswegocounty.com/health/ healthed. html
Care Corner: Provides baby formula, diapers, baby clothing, car seats, strollers, pack and play and some other baby furniture/accessories (when available) to parents in need.
New Hope Family Services
3519 James Street Syracuse, NY
Contact: Toll-Free: 800-272-3171 or 315-437-8300
Email: info@newhopefamilyservices.com
Website: www.newhopefamilyservices.com
Child Passenger Safety Program: Provides free car seats for infants and toddlers of income eligible families based on availability.
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
1654 West Onondaga Street Syracuse NY 13204
Contact: 315-424-1800
Website: www.ccoc.us
Websites for what meds are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding:
https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/lactmed.htm
Emergent Services:
The Upstate New York Poison Center:
Call even if you suspect a poisoning:
1-800-222-1222
Upstate University Hospital – Downtown Campus
750 East Adams St. Syracuse NY 13210
Non-emergent contact: 315-464-7078
Vera House, Inc.: A comprehensive domestic and sexual violence service agency providing shelter, advocacy, and counseling services for women, children & men, education and prevention programs and community coordination.
24 Hour Crisis & Support Lines
Call: 315-468-3260
TTY for the deaf community: 315-484-7263
Email: http://www.verahouse.org/
723 James Street Syracuse, NY 13203
Non-emergent contact: 315-425-0818
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Home Birth midwives:
As of May 2020
Deb Bissonette CNM, MSN
September Hill Midwifery at
3808 Main St. Burdett, NY 14818
(607) 546-7936 https://www.septemberhillmidwifery.comor dsephill07@yahoo.com
Julie Carlson, CNM of
Mama Bear Midwifery at
6403 Briggs Rd. Hamilton, NY 13346-2660
315-750-6978 http://mamabearmidwifery.com
Andrea Cole CNM of Wholistic Midwifery in Carthage, New York Phone: (315) 408-9303 midwifecole@gmail.com or https://www.wholisticmidwifery.com/
Denise Moyer CNM, CPM of Sweet Song Midwifery at 304B Lainhart Rd. Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-0463 or 607-321-8399 sweetsong@binghamtonwireless.com
Sunday Smith RN, MSN, CNM Midwife Sunday/North Country Home Birth at 515 S. Canton Road, Potsdam, NY 13676 (315) 261-4950 http://midwifesunday.com/ or swsmidwife@gmail.com
April Ward MSN, CNM
Botanical Her Women’s Health 1351 E. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 200-2349 http://www.botanic-her.com/
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Birth Places:
Indian Creek Midwifery and Birth Center in Ithica, NY
https://indiancreekbirthcenter.com/
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Storks Nest Birthspace in Burdett, NY
https://www.septemberhillmidwifery.com/storks-nest
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