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Meet Robin —

I was introduced to the world of birth by my two children.  I had two very different birthing experiences, mainly due to the fact that I was not at all prepared for my first birth.  Not understanding what was happening inside my body while I was birthing made me fearful of each new feeling and sensation during my labor.  I knew that I wanted a better experience for my next birth and I began to learn as much as I could about pregnancy and birthing.

My husband and I read books about natural childbirth during my following pregnancy and we became excited about the idea that I could give birth without the both of us feeling afraid about what may happen.  I learned about different birthing positions I would be able to use for comfort during labor.  We practiced relaxation techniques and became familiar with the phases and stages of labor and what to expect within each stage.  Equipped with these powerful tools, I gave birth naturally and fearlessly.  Passionate to share my knowledge and experiences with other pregnant women, my doula and childbirth educator journey began!

 

Advanced Doula Training with DONA International Founder, Penny Simkin

I have been a birth doula for over 20 years, having received my doula training initially with ALACE (Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators) and further training and certification through DONA (Doulas of North America).  I am a Lactation Counselor certified through the Healthy Children Project, an educational program prominent in the field of evidence-based breastfeeding research and practice.  I am a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and I teach childbirth education, breastfeeding and newborn care classes at NYU Langone Medical Center, Tribeca Pediatrics, Birth Day Presence/Boober, privately and online (virtual classes).  I’ve had the pleasure of participating on the Pregnancy, Health, and Wellness panel and as a “Meet The Experts” speaker at the New York Baby Show for 2 years in a row. I am honored to currently serve as President-Elect on Lamaze International’s Board of Directors. I also co-lead educator training seminars for NYC Lamaze. I have served on the Board of Directors of Chocolate Milk Cafe National where I’ve volunteered as a facilitator for their breastfeeding support groups. I loved being a podcast host during season 3 of The Lamaze Podcast where I created the “Childbirth Luminaries” series, 4 episodes holding deep conversations with some of today’s revolutionary childbirth advocates.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Adelphi University and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from New York University.  A born and raised New Yorker, Manhattan is my home where I share a life with my family.       

It is my desire for pregnant women to be fully informed about their choices during their pregnancy and labor and to be able to advocate for themselves so they can experience the powerful beauty that happens when a woman allows her body to do what God created it to do.

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