BIRTH doula + childbirth education

Chantal has been teaching and assisting expecting families in the New York Metro area since 2003. She is a Certified Doula (A.L.A.C.E), Certified Childbirth Educator (CEA/MNY, LAMAZE), Certified Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher, Certified MUTU® Systems trainer and specializes in Bodywork for the Childbearing Year.

Chantal provides a comfortable and supportive environment for a positive birth experience. She incorporates her prenatal yoga and massage skills. Experienced with VBAC and twin births and Gentle Cesareans. She also offers Private Childbirth Preparation classes, Newborn Basics and her Pushing Power workshops.

“Chantal saved me from having a c-section, TWICE. During my second pregnancy I decided to enlist the help of an experienced doula to improve my chances of a VBAC. During the 34th week of my pregnancy, the baby’s weight gain began to slow…more…”

Rini Greenfield.

“Dearest Chantal,
As a girl, becoming a women and today becoming a first time mom... Yes! I accumulated millions of thoughts, desires, worries, questions through out those years.... And, You walked through my door and a sense of Peace arises….more…”

Zofia and Jean Reno

“Chantal's sensitivity and understanding about how important it was for me to give birth naturally was encouraging and grounding, both when I was first considering a natural birth, and then during the birth itself. On the day of the birth we…more…”

Lili Taylor

“I attended the Pushing Workshop led by Chantal at Fit Pregnancy a few months ago and I still talk about it! The workshop was absolutely phenomenal as it was not only informative and educational, but Chantal also made it a very welcoming and…more…”

Dr. Rachel Goldman

“Her Pushing workshops were an invaluable source of information. As a first time mom, I believe Chantal is the reason I had such a low stress labor and a very quick delivery!
Before and during my labor Chantal…more…”

Liz B.

“When I heard about this workshop, I knew I wanted to attend. What I didn’t know was just how incredibly informative and empowering it would be. Chantal has years of experience as a doula and birth educator and she shares her wisdom…more…”

Anita S.

Postpartum Core Restoration

Has your pelvic floor and tummy never fully healed since you've had your baby? Do you leak a little every time you sneeze or jump? Do you just want to fit into some of your pre-pregnancy clothes? Or feel good body again?

One of the many reasons why women feel some or all of the above is due to a diastasis recti or a dysfunctional pelvic floor. This can become very distressing. You dont have to live like this, it's never too late to heal and recover postpartum!

I often see another common challenge. Some menopausal women are still suffering years later from untreated pelvic floor issues. We go through a lot of change during peri-menopause and that’s when the obstetric events of the past may catch up with us. I offer a personalized program to help you strengthen and heal no matter how many years postpartum you are.

The MUTU® system helps restore the body back to functionality and strength. This structured program incorporates breath, movement, mobility and exercise to heal your mummy tummy and Diastasis Recti. Each program incorporates safe and effective ways to strengthen your body and pelvic floor.

I specialize in postnatal restorative abdominal and pelvic floor exercise. I will guide you through movements and exercises that are essential for body health. I will teach you about posture and alignment, create your own personal exercise program, keep you motivated and help you identify what may be making your deep center weaker.

Together with my classes, it may be helpful for you to have your own copy of the MUTU® System so that you can continue your recovery at home in between sessions.

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I offer private, semi-private and group instruction. If you’d like to schedule a postpartum session or learn more about my classes. Please email me with any questions.

KANGAROO CARE

The Kangaroula™ applies the neuroscience of being born into practical care.

As a certified Kangaroula™, I strive to improve the birth experience for both mother and baby.

Keep the baby in the sanctuary of Mother’s chest, heart and hormones. The baby’s presence is the reason for the mother’s metabolic, hormonal and physiologic changes. Skin-to-skin not only rewires the baby’s brain but also rewires the mother’s brain.

In skin-to-skin contact, the mother’s body helps the baby to regulate physically but also emotionally. Social intelligence begins in this first hour.

The baby’s brain is expecting familiar sensations of mother’s heartbeat and voice, her smell, and touch. The baby is in the right place to smell and taste breastmilk and start breastfeeding. The baby collects sensations buffered by mother’s presence and can sleep peacefully which is when the brain-wiring is taking place.

postpartum support

With her wealth of birth experiences and training, Chantal offers a wise, understanding ear to women who may have experienced a physically traumatic or emotionally disappointing birth. She will offer consult to help you process and reframe your birth experience. She understands that if you felt disempowered with your birth experience you may need a lot of healing postpartum. She will help you reclaim your power!

Over the past 15 years, Chantal has attended over 680 births providing education and counsel to hundreds of expecting families in the New York Metropolitan area.

Chantal understands the needs and challenges for women during pregnancy, birth & postpartum and is passionate about helping you empower every aspect of becoming a mother.

“if a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.”- Dr john H. Kennell