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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

Julie Cristol, CNM

Midwife

Katy Feniello, CNM

Midwife

Kim Martino, CNM

Midwife

Kinsco Borgyös, CNM

Midwife

Linnea Phillips, CNM

Midwife

Lisa Falcone, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Lori Vogt, CNM

Midwife

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 W. Goldberg

Staff Nurse

Leadership Team

Anna Belc

Lead Clinical Nurse

Chakia Brown

Office Manager

Jessi Schwarz, CNM, MSN, MBA

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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In honor of Maternal Health Awareness day, we atte

In honor of Maternal Health Awareness day, we attended a virtual roundtable discussion hosted by the @marchofdimes, @thrivingpa, and @pahealthaccess on maternal mental health. ⁣
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According to the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health, a collaboration between Harvard Medical School and Massachuset’s General Hospital, 85% of pregnant individuals experience some type of mood disturbance, more commonly known as the postpartum blues.⁣
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However, one in seven individuals will experience perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorder, often referred to PMADS. One in five experience postpartum depression.⁣
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LWC is committed to providing holistic care for our community and clients, which is why we are expanding our team to include a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. We encourage you to speak up and speak out - especially to your healthcare providers - if you:⁣
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-Are feeling sad or depressed⁣
-Feel more irritable or angry with those around you⁣
-Are you having difficulty bonding with your baby⁣
-Feel anxious or panicky⁣
-Are having problems with eating or sleeping⁣
-Are having upsetting thoughts that you can’t get out of your mind⁣
-Feel as if you are “out of control” or “going crazy”⁣
-Feel like you never should have become a parent⁣
-Are worried that you might hurt your baby or yourself⁣
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(source: @postpartumsupportinternational)⁣
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Part of the healing process is ending the stigma surrounding mental health. We are here to help that healing process. ⁣
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#maternalmentalhealth #maternalmeantalhealthweek #maternalmentalhealthawareness #maternalmentalhealthmatters

The most surreal out of body other worldly experie

The most surreal out of body other worldly experience I have ever had to date. Thankfully I had a break in contractions during our 30 minute ride to the birth center but had we waited any longer girlfriend would have had a car birth . By the time I got to the birth center there was no break in contractions. I asked to get in the tub to ease the intensity, Ryan setup the diffuser with Valor + Release and put on the amazing birth soundtrack he put together. They turned the lights out and left us to our own, thinking we had hours to go before she’d arrive. Moments later I looked at Ry and said, “go get the midwife I am ready to push” and I birthed her, standing up in the bathroom while clenching onto the bath tub handrail for support. The wild thing was, there was no intense pushing, I remember reading something while pregnant that said to lean into the contractions, don’t clench up and try to avoid the pain, and I did just that, I trusted in my body and let it work it’s magic and out she came. I stub my toe and it’s the end of the world so it goes to show our bodies are made to do this and we can do it well. I’m proud of myself for trying something extremely out of my comfort zone and feeling empowered throughout it all. Healing from trauma, dating myself, and rebuilding my love story has been the hardest yet most rewarding journey I never knew I needed. The unknown is scary but it surely beats the hell of out staying stuck. Here’s to new beginnings with this little beautiful family of mine. Happy 2 weeks Kylee Eileen.⁣
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HUGE shoutout to the incredible midwives and nurses at @lifecyclewomancare — you all rock!⁣
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-@brittkillion⁣
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Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience, Britt. It’s stories like yours that keep our spirits high and our hearts so full. Welcome earthside baby Kylee Eileen! 🌸💕

Lifecycle WomanCare is hiring a Licensed Clinical

Lifecycle WomanCare is hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide mental health services to our clients who are pregnant or coming for gynecological care. This is a full-time job opportunity at our main campus in Bryn Mawr. Hit the link in our bio to learn more and spread the word!

⁣ 💜This week in lactation at Lifecycle💜⁣

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💜This week in lactation at Lifecycle💜⁣
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We are sharing the love. A client recently reached out to us to let her know about her wonderful experience with IBCLC Cara Puff’s Pumping Consultations. Though common, issues like clogged ducts and mastitis can be remedied. ❤️‍🩹⁣
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This parent was so overwhelmed that she considered stopping pumping/breastfeeding altogether. 😢 We never want you to feel like you have to give something up! That's why we developed specialized consultations to help parents with recurrent pumping woes. ⁣
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Give us a call at 610.525.6086 if you are having any discomfort pumping OR are struggling with recurrent plugged ducts or blebs. You should also visit lifecyclewomancare.org/lactation-services (hit the link in bio) to learn more about our lactation services.

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Reminder: our offices will be closed on Saturday,

Reminder: our offices will be closed on Saturday, December 24 and Monday, December 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 holidays to all!

💜 This week in Lactation at Lifecycle 💜⁣
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👉 Try tummy time on a Physioball! The movement and position help make tummy time a little more dynamic by providing sensory input and it’s fun for baby and family! ⁣
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🔮 Any size ball will work and you can gently roll the ball forward and backward as well as side to side.⁣
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👶🏻 Tummy time helps strengthen the oh-so-important muscles in baby’s head and neck that work in tandem to produce a good latch. ⁣
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😖 Are you experiencing issues with a shallow latch on the bottle or breast/chest? Does your baby seem to be experiencing discomfort while feeding? If so, check out our new specialized suck training and TummyTime Method lactation consultations! ⁣
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📲 Call us at 610.525.6086 to request an appointment with Amy Siegrist, IBCLC, if you have concerns about oral restrictions.

There is magic that happens in these sacred birth

There is magic that happens in these sacred birth spaces. Rachel Utain-Evans Photography (@racheluephoto) always manages to capture it perfectly. Thank you to Clancy and Alex for your willingness to share your journey and welcome to baby Mila!⁣
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When I arrived close to midnight, Clancy was deep in labor land. Her contractions were strong and close. She worked through the intensity with Alex's support. He'd been deemed "daddy doula" at their other births, and the title was definitely well deserved! The two of them were an incredible team. ⁣
The wonderful midwife and nurses were ever present, holding space and standing back until they were needed. In no time Clancy was pushing, and baby Mila made her entrance at 107am ✨️⁣
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#powerfulbirth #fastbirth #birthteam #birthcenter #thirdbirth #midwiveshelppeopleout #daddydoula #philadelphiabirthphotographer #phillybirthphotographer #Phillybirth #birthcenterbirth #birthstory #yellowroom

We don't know who needs to hear this but... Book y

We don't know who needs to hear this but... Book your annual! ⁣
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An annual gynecological appointment is for anyone who: ⁣
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💡 menstruates ⁣
💡 needs contraceptives ⁣
💡 would like STI testing ⁣
💡 may be trying to conceive ⁣
💡 is seeking perimnopausal and menopausal care ⁣
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Did you know we accept clients for gynecological appointments in both our Bryn Mawr and South Philly locations? You do not have to be pregnant - or ever plan on being pregnant - to receive standard gynecological care from Lifecycle. Our team of Certified Nurse Midwives and Nurse Practitioners specialize in offering affirming, individualized care, allowing clients to be active participants in their healthcare decisions. ⁣
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Call us at 610.525.6086 or visit lifecyclewomancare.org to request an appointment.

💜This week in Lactation at Lifecycle💜 ⁣⁣

💜This week in Lactation at Lifecycle💜 ⁣⁣
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It’s myth-bustin’ Monday! Did you know it’s a myth that you can’t shake human milk? It’s perfectly safe to shake separated milk and there is no evidence to support that doing so harms its nutrients. ⁣
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Studies have shown that shaking doesn’t denature proteins, nor does it damage the cells. You would need the strength of an industrial paint mixer to damage it!⁣
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What other myths have you heard about human milk? If you have questions, we have answers. Call us at 610.525.6086 to schedule a lactation consultation with one of our wonderful IBCLCs or join us for our weekly Lactation Support Group on Wednesdays @ 10am via Zoom! Email ngraham@lifecyclewomancare.org for login info. Happy feeding! 🍼

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