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Meet Our Team

Midwives and Nurse Practitioners

Advah Shani, CNM

Midwife

Aleeza Wachs, CNM

Midwife

Amy McKeever, PhD, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Autumn Nelson, CNM

Midwife

Carol O’Donoghue, CNM

Midwife

Emily Green, CNM

Midwife

Fiona Stuart

Nurse Practitioner

Francesca Kotey, CNM

Midwife

Heather Cates, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Jamesina Harrick, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Jenna Kobett, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Katy Feniello, CNM

Midwife

Kim Martino, CNM

Midwife

Kinsco Borgyös, CNM

Midwife

Linnea Phillips, CNM

Midwife

Lisa Falcone, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Lori Vogt, CNM

Midwifery Fellow

Ruth Murray

Midwife

Sarah Appleby-Wineberg, CNM

Midwife

Shosh Ruskin, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Zoë “Zee” Marcus CNM

Midwife

Staff Nurses

Briana Adams

Staff Nurse

Danielle Hounshell

Staff Nurse

Erin Downing

Staff Nurse

Hannah Slipakoff

Staff Nurse

Jessica Richardson

Lead Nurse

Jill Pinover

Staff Nurse

Megan King

Staff Nurse

Rosa Goldberg

Staff Nurse

Leadership Team

Anna Belc

Lead Clinical Nurse

Chakia Brown

Office Manager

Jessi Schwarz, CNM, MSN, MBA

Clinical Director

Julie Cristol, CNM

Clinical Director

Kate McHugh

Executive Director

Nikki Graham, CMT, CLE, C-FSD (BADT)

Director of Programs and Community Engagement

Pam Brechbiel

Director of Finance

Selena Shuman

Operations Manager

Lactation Specialists

Amy Siegrist, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant

Cara Puff, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant

Elizabeth Larkin, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant

Patty Siegrist, RN, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant

Childbirth Educators

Cecelia Osowski

Childbirth Educator

Claudia Stemler

Childbirth Educator

Hana Lehmann

Childbirth Educator

Paloma Irizarry

Childbirth Educator

Tekara Gainey

Childbirth Educator

Administration, Billing, and Facilities

Angie Diaz-Figueroa

Client Information Specialist

Doris Elliott

Credentialing Associate

Gretchen La Londe

Client Information Specialist

Hattie Burrous

Clinical Technician

Karen Fulton

Reimbursement Coordinator

Kelly Martianou

Medical Billing Specialist

Kim Paiz Sfirri, MPA

Communications and Marketing Associate

Mallory Evans

Clinical Care Coordinator

Markita Garnett-Glenn

Client Information Specialist and Childbirth Educator

Nafeesah Daniels

Lead Clinical Technician

Nicole Richardson

Clinical Technician

Rita Reyes

Billing Specialist

Shay Hopkins

Client Information Specialist

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The end of the year brings many exciting opportuni

The end of the year brings many exciting opportunities - time with loved ones, a season to rest, and a time to reflect. It also brings the traditional season of giving. ⁣
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In the past year alone, well over 600 babies were welcomed into the loving hands of our midwives. We have conducted over 1,200 lactation visits and thousands of gynecological visits and we simply could not have done it without your support.⁣
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This year, consider giving to Lifecycle WomanCare and The Birth Center, or our Black Birthship Fund, at the link in our bio. We cannot thank you enough for supporting our mission of providing midwifery based care to all who enter our doors.

Reminder! Our offices are closed on Thursday, Nove

Reminder! Our offices are closed on Thursday, November 24 and Saturday, November 26. If you are in labor or have an urgent need, please call 610.525.6086 to be connected with the midwife on call. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

I arrived at Lifecycle WomanCare Birthing Center a

I arrived at Lifecycle WomanCare Birthing Center at 10pm on 11/14/21. My contractions were about 7 mins apart and the pain was intense! I thought I was about 7cm 🤣 I was 5 😫! I labored in the tub majority of time which gave so much relief, something about water just eases any kind of pain. ⁣
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Fast forward, I remember looking at the time it said 6am and I was still laboring lol at that point my stamina was low and I was ready to see my baby. I had forgot to give myself credit for laboring unmedicated for 8 hours by that time. I remember feeling defeated and I cried and felt like I couldn’t go any longer.⁣
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But something in me reached down and pulled more strength out of no where and at 10:30am on November 15th, 2021 I birthed a baby girl weighing just 7lbs! God is amazing! The female body can do just about anything!⁣
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Logan, you complete our family! I love your smile, kisses and hugs! I love your witty and funny personality! I love you LoganBleu! Mamas sweet little girl forever💕💕⁣
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!⁣
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Thank you so much, Michelle, for sharing your story. Happy first birthday to baby Logan! 🎉🎊🥳 Here’s to many many many more! 💜⁣

Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week from Lifecy

Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week from Lifecycle WomanCare & The Birth Center!

Research has found that patients under the care of NPs have fewer potentially preventable hospitalizations, higher patient satisfaction, and fewer unnecessary emergency room visits. (Source: @aanp_news)

Our ✨amazing✨ team of Nurse Practitioners help make our world go round.

We simply could not do it without you!

#npweek #npweek2022

Every Monday for the next three weeks we'll be tea

Every Monday for the next three weeks we'll be teaching some amazing courses over Zoom. ⁣
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🐣 Nervous about what to expect after bringing baby home? Check out The Fourth Trimester on Monday, Nov 21. ⁣
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🐣 If you've already given birth but would like to take a course for piece of mind, join us for Childbirth Refresher on Monday, Nov 28.⁣
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🐣 And if you're looking for advice and information on pain management and the physiological side of birth, check out Moving Through Labor on Monday, Dec 5! ⁣
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Please do not hesitate to reach out for more information on each of these classes. You do not have to give birth at The Birth Center or be a Lifecycle client to attend so we encourage you to join us or pass this along to someone who might be interested! Hit the link in our bio or visit lifecyclewomancare.org/classes-workshops/ to sign up.

🤸🏻‍♂️ Team Lifecycle got a taste of @b

🤸🏻‍♂️ Team Lifecycle got a taste of @blossomingbelliesbirth's Moving Through Labor class (coming up on Monday, December 5)!⁣
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🌸 Who knew learning about pelvic floor dynamics could be so much fun?! Moving Through Labor is a modified version of Brittany’s widely acclaimed workshop, Creating Space, for birth professionals. She has tailored it to meet the needs of expectant parents!
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👶🏽 Babies getting “stuck” in the pelvis is one of the most common reasons for cesareans, and can greatly affect the comfort a person is able to achieve in labor. Come learn more about preventing this complication and minimizing the risk of a cesarean due to malpositioning of the baby.⁣
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🫡 Please note that this workshop is not a childbirth preparation class. It is not intended to take the place of a childbirth preparation class.⁣
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✅ Visit https://lifecyclewomancare.org/classes-workshops/moving-through-labor-pelvic-dynamics-and-optimal-baby-positioning/ or the link in bio to sign up!

🔔Attention holiday shoppers! ⁣ ⁣ Did you kn

🔔Attention holiday shoppers! ⁣
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Did you know you can automatically set up donations to your favorite charity when you shop on Amazon? All at ZERO cost to you - and it's easy to sign up! ⁣
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Visits https://smile.amazon.com/charity/select/search to select your charity. It's that simple. And be sure to bookmark Smile.Amazon.Com so you automatically log in. This will enable you to donate 0.5% on eligible purchases to an organization of your choice! ⁣
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You can also sign up through your Amazon app. ⁣
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All donations, great and small, mean the world to us. Lifecycle would not be who we are today without the charitable donations of so many of our beloved community members. ⁣
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Thank you for considering donating to Lifecycle WomanCare & The Birth Center. Happy shopping!

Reminder: Our offices will be closed on Tuesday, N

Reminder: Our offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 8 for Election Day. If you are in labor or have an urgent need, please call 610.525.6086 to be connected with the midwife on call.

We encourage you to go vote! 🎆

Don’t forget about our satellite office at 1214

Don’t forget about our satellite office at 1214 Moore Street in South Philly! It’s easily accessible for clients coming from South Jersey or Central Philadelphia and offers:⁣
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✅Prenatal & postpartum appointments ⁣
✅Lactation services ⁣
✅ Gynecological services including contraceptives & menopausal care ⁣
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The office is easily accessible via public transportation and there is plenty of street parking available. A paid parking lot is conveniently located at 1628 E Passyunk Avenue should you need it!⁣
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Call us at 610.525.6086 to request an appointment today. ⁣
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PS - If you have time before or after your appointment, check out some of our staff favorites in the area! ⁣
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@punk_burger⁣
@korshak.bagels.poetry⁣
@artisanbakeryphiladelphia⁣
@tildiestoybox

Free ultrasound for volunteers! Spots are open for

Free ultrasound for volunteers! Spots are open for *this* Wednesday Nov. 2 through the end of November. If you’re in your third trimester and free on Wednesday or Friday, come and join us for a free ultrasound!

⚡️💖Visit the link to register!: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fada922a7f9c34-sign

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