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The Midwives Of New Jersey

Serving Women, Honoring Birth

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      • Lisa Lederer, CNM
      • Rushea Dawes-Moore, CNM
      • Jacqueline Candido, CNM, WHNP
      • Sarah Colbath, CNM
      • Yenniffer Moreno, CM
      • Susanna Mathew, CNM
    • Midwife Assistants & Doulas
      • Donna Scales
      • Ashley Cuccaro
      • Malia Englehardt CD (DONA) 
      • Rebecca Stein, MPA, LCCE
      • Heather Jorgensen
      • Rebekah (Reba) Kadamus
      • Coralyn Kurz
    • Our Childbirth Educators
      • Britt Sando, CD (DONA), LCCE, IBCLC
      • Rebecca Stein, MPA, LCCE
      • Donna Scales
    • Our Nurses
      • Grace Rodgers, RN
      • Erin Elsaesser, RN
      • Marian Schlauch, RN
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      • Lisa Lederer, President
      • Christina Garlewicz, Director of Operations
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    • Our Midwives
      • Lisa Lederer, CNM
      • Rushea Dawes-Moore, CNM
      • Jacqueline Candido, CNM, WHNP
      • Sarah Colbath, CNM
      • Yenniffer Moreno, CM
      • Susanna Mathew, CNM
    • Midwife Assistants & Doulas
      • Donna Scales
      • Ashley Cuccaro
      • Malia Englehardt CD (DONA) 
      • Rebecca Stein, MPA, LCCE
      • Heather Jorgensen
      • Rebekah (Reba) Kadamus
      • Coralyn Kurz
    • Our Childbirth Educators
      • Britt Sando, CD (DONA), LCCE, IBCLC
      • Rebecca Stein, MPA, LCCE
      • Donna Scales
    • Our Nurses
      • Grace Rodgers, RN
      • Erin Elsaesser, RN
      • Marian Schlauch, RN
    • Our Management Team
      • Lisa Lederer, President
      • Christina Garlewicz, Director of Operations
    • Our Philosophy
    • Birth Statistics
    • The Difference in Our Care
    • Testimonials
    • Videos
    • Ask The Midwives (FAQ)
  • Services
    • Waterbirth
    • Hospital Birth
    • Homebirth
    • Birth Center
    • Labor Support
    • VBAC
    • Postpartum Support
    • Lactation Counseling
    • Well-Woman Care Services
    • Chiropractic
    • Massage Therapy for Women
  • Programs
    • Childbirth Class
    • Labor Rehearsal Class
    • Pregnancy Wellness Counseling
    • Breastfeeding Class
    • BabyCare Class
    • MotherCare Class
    • Homebirth Class
    • Lactation Circle
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Midwives of New Jersey

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Birth Choices We Offer

The choice of where to deliver your baby is not as simple as it seems. At the Midwives of New Jersey, you have the choice of a hospital, home or birth center birth. Each birth site is safe for most people and has its own set of benefits and risks. One site will often feel more comfortable to you. Many people have very little understanding of what it means to choose their birth site because most women have no choice but to have a hospital birth.

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Waterbirth

The Midwives of New Jersey truly believe that waterbirth is the single best thing to happen to birth, ever! Not only does it provide women with an alternative method for pain relief, but it enables us to create a sacred space for them to labor and deliver their babies.

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VBAC

The Midwives of New Jersey are pleased to offer Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC) as an option to our clients. In most published studies, 60-80% or roughly 3 to 4 out of 5 women who have previously undergone cesarean birth can successfully give birth vaginally

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We Believe...

A woman’s body has been perfectly designed for birth and in normal circumstances a baby can be born with minimal medical intervention.

A mother and child are fearfully and wonderfully made, and should be treated with respect at all times.

Women can be trusted to make the best decisions for themselves and their families when given reliable, non-biased information.

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Testimonials

Holly G.

I had the best experience! After a c-section with my first I was adamant about going all natural with my next. The midwives helped me through the whole pregnancy to stay healthy and when 2 weeks late my little girl was still not excited to enter the world and I thought I would for sure have another c-section…Cindy came up with a plan that didn’t require induction and I was able to have an amazing natural birth in 6 hours from start of the first contraction. They go to any means to help you successfully and safely have the birth you desire! I can’t wait to have my next one (hoping for waterbirth!). Thank you so much to Cindy in particular but to all the Midwives of NJ!! You are amazing!!!

Dayana B.

I couldn’t be happier with the amazing experience I had with the Midwives of New Jersey. I was given the opportunity to have the labor and delivery experience that I wanted. I wish I would have done it with my firstborn. I had a beautiful waterbirth and excellent prenatal care. Every woman deserves to have the birth they want. Special thanks to Cindy Redmond!

James F

Amazing experience, amazing staff, amazing birth, highly recommend!

Katie K.

These women are outstanding servants who make you feel comfortable and confident leading up to and during birth!

Diana O.

I couldn’t have asked for a better group of women to care for me and my baby throughout my pregnancy and homebirth delivery. They were absolutely perfect! They make you feel cared for every step of the way, educating you, and empowering you to have the healthiest natural birth possible. Their support got me through the delivery of my first baby at home, just like I wanted. They guided and supported me and my husband through every step. Even when I doubted myself, they comforted me and gave me the words of support and encouragement that got me through it. I give the Midwives of NJ my utmost highest recommendation, without reservation.

Christina S.

The prenatal and postpartum care offered by The Midwives of NJ is above and beyond that which is provided by an obstetrician. From the moment you walk into their office you recognize it as a space for women and supporting women.

Maria E.

I feel empowered. I feel like the Midwives of New Jersey gave me the tools to have the most natural and redefined birth I could have ever wanted. They have taught me so much about my body, my baby, my labor, and my choices. I truly believe I could not have done it without them. I applaud their practice and dedication to one of the most monumental days I will ever have. Thank You Midwives of New Jersey.

Shar C.

Love, love, love these ladies and all that they do! I had an amazing first birth experience thanks to all that they do and share with their clients. I don’t think I could have been any more prepared. The classes they offer are fantastic and how open they are about everything made us feel so well supported in every aspect. I’m so very glad that we switched to them. I felt so in the dark about everything while seeing a regular Gyno/OB. I am extremely happy that I was able to have the best possible waterbirth I could have ever asked for thanks to these lovely ladies. I wouldn’t recommend any other place or people 🙂

Meredith T.

I can’t thank Cindy, Lisa, & Christina enough for taking such good care of me and my little one and helping me through a unexpected pre-labor medical situation while still helping me achieve a perfect birth experience. I’m especially grateful to Lisa for giving me such confidence in my own strength and ability to birth what turned out to be a Big Beautiful 9lb 9oz Baby Boy ♥ I love you ladies and hope to have another amazing pregnancy and birth under your care in the next few years. 😉

Daria G.

Without them I would not have had a VBA2C!!! They are amazing!!!

Jennifer

Daniel McCoy was born at 1:06 PM on 1/06/2012 (couldn’t have done that if I tried) @ 8lbs 1oz, 19 ¾ in, long, after 14 hours of ‘real’ labor. And I wouldn’t change a thing.

I will also say that Morristown was incredibly helpful, I wasn’t kept waiting for anything and found every nurse to be helpful and informative.

The midwives took great care of me and I would highly recommend them to anyone in the area.

Our Midwives

All of our midwives are Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM’s) – registered nurses with a graduate degree in midwifery. We practice within a woman-centered, evidence-based care model. We believe that our job as your birth provider is to educate, encourage and support you in the beautiful, powerful work of childbirth.

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Lisa Lederer, CNM

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Susanna Mathew, CNM

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Rushea Dawes-Moore, CNM

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Jacqueline Candido, CNM, WHNP

Sarah-Colbath

Sarah Colbath, CNM

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Why Choose Midwifery Care?

Why Choose Midwifery Care?
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Labor Support

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Women Talk about VBAC

Check out this video where women speak candidly about their childbirth experiences surrounding Cesarean, birth choice and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

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Well-Woman Care Services

A More Natural Approach to Well-Woman Care The Midwives of New Jersey are well versed in caring for women throughout all stages of life.  We are pleased to offer women a more natural approach to gynecological health and wellness.  Our experienced staff of Certified Nurse Midwives and our Nurse Practitioner are here to meet all …

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January MotherCare begins next week. If you have g January MotherCare begins next week. If you have given birth in the last 6 months, register now!  We have a Monday morning class in Mount Olive, a Tuesday morning class in Madison and Tuesday evening class in Madison. #midwivesofnj
This little one raced to be the Midwives' first ba This little one raced to be the Midwives' first baby of 2023! Born at home after an hour of labor, Miss Galaxy was welcomed by her parents, Jennifer and Kyle, her siblings, Gramma Meerna and Midwife Lisa.
#HappyNewYear  #NewYearBaby #midwivesofnj
This little waterbaby is one of the 376 precious b This little waterbaby is one of the 376 precious babies we welcomed into the world this year. We are excited to meet the beautiful babies of 2023. Happy New Year!
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Labor is uncomfortable. Women in general are very Labor is uncomfortable.  Women in general are very frightened of the pain associated with labor.  This fear keeps many women from even considering natural childbirth. If a woman is provided concrete alternatives to epidural anesthesia for the discomforts of labor, she is more likely to consider an unmedicated birth. Water immersion is the single best way to tolerate the pain of labor besides epidural anesthesia.  Midwives and doulas use water to their clients’ advantage in many ways.

Learn more about waterbirth and water immersion -- link in bio.  #midwivesofnj #waterbirth #midwives #midwife #laborpains #birthcenter #homebirth #hospitalbirth #doula #birthwork #childbirth #njmoms #pregnant
We are still collecting diapers and wipes for Proj We are still collecting diapers and wipes for Project Kind. Bring new packs of both to all 3 offices, Mount Olive, Madison and Guttenberg. Let's bless some moms and babies this season of light.#ProjectKind #midwiveslovebabies #midwivesofnj
Peace on Earth begins with Birth. A mother's exper Peace on Earth begins with Birth.
A mother's experience during childbirth has a  huge impact that can result in both positive and negative outcomes. Treat her with the respect and kindness due to every person interacting with the healthcare system and see what happens! We will see better outcomes immediately!
We need to stop ordering pregnant, birthing people around, threatening and coercing them to follow our policies rather than their instincts and stop taking their babies away from them.
It's not hard. Just look at every person as your family-sister, daughter, best friend. It's not just another shift for these patients. It's the beginning of the rest of their lives.
#peaceonearthbeginswithbirth #birthmatters #lovethem #midwivesofnj
Dr. Kathryn Lederer invites Midwives of New Jersey Dr. Kathryn Lederer invites Midwives of New Jersey clients to Cultivate Chiropractic with a special offer! 
50% off initial assessment visit for MNJ patients and their families.
https://cultivatechiro.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1 
#guttenbergnj #midwives+chiropractors=healthybirth
Did you love your birth? Tell us what made it so g Did you love your birth? Tell us what made it so good or what made it just ok. We want to raise people's expectations beyond a "healthy mom, healthy baby" to a birth that meets all the physiologic and emotional needs of the entire family.
#yourbirthyourchoice #birthmatters #midwivesofnj
Women’s rights in childbirth are being violated Women’s rights in childbirth are being violated every day. Anyone who works in this field can tell you that they have seen women and their babies treated badly. Many times the Obstetricians and hospital staff directly ignoring well-known evidence-based clinical guidelines such as avoiding the separation of mother and baby immediately after the birth. This behavior is justified by the hospital personnel stating that they need to protect the health of the mother and baby. The Midwives of New Jersey have been promoting autonomy for women in childbirth and speaking out against obstetrical violence for our entire careers.

Fortunately, we are beginning to recognize women’s rights in childbirth. There is still a significant battle to be fought and won but momentum is starting to swing in our favor. Stay informed about the progress being made, tell your story or lend your support and keep following the Midwives of New Jersey and see link in bio. #midwivesofnj #birthchoice #birthtrauma #birthcenter #laboranddelivery #pregnancyannouncement #childbirth #yourbirthyourchoice #doula #birthwork #njmoms
Very vernix-y! #midwiveslovebabies #midwivesofnj Very vernix-y!
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Everyone ends up with extra diapers when baby sudd Everyone ends up with extra diapers when baby suddenly jumps to the next size.
We are collecting diapers and wipes again this year! Big containers will be in Madison and Mt Olive offices starting tomorrow collecting until Christmas! Donations will go to Project Kind, a really lovely organization who serves the homeless primarily in the Newark area. 🎄🎁❤️
#seasonofgiving #projectkind #momshelpingmoms
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Do Early Labor at Home! Most mothers and their pa Do Early Labor at Home!

Most mothers and their partners head for the hospital at the first sign of labor. This is generally true because she has not received enough prenatal education to help her decide whether what she is feeling and seeing in her body is normal.

Pregnant women should know that they can do their early labor in the comfort of their home and that by taking responsibility for their early labor, they will positively affect the progress of their labor and decrease their overall risk for surgical birth.

Learn more about the benefits of staying home in early labor and how to safely do early labor at home — link in bio
#midwivesofnj #njmom #pregnancy #childbirth #birthcenter #homebirth #midwives #laboranddelivery
EXCITING NEWS! Announcing a new chiropractic offic EXCITING NEWS!
Announcing a new chiropractic office, Cultivate Chiropractic. Dr. Kathryn Lederer has her first office in Guttenberg in the Galaxy Mall. She specializes in perinatal and pediatric therapies including those for neurodiverse children. Check out her website www.cultivatechiro.com for more information.
Midwives of NJ have closed their Hoboken office and will see clients in Dr. Kathryn.s office in anticipation of starting an entirely new MNJ practice there to serve eastern NJ and NYC.
#midwivesofnj 
#cultivatechiroNJ
Delayed Cord Clamping (DCC) The first evidence sup Delayed Cord Clamping (DCC)
The first evidence supporting DCC was published in the 1970's. Yet we are still fighting for this simple non-intervention that improves babies' transition into the outside world. 
An 8# newborn has 270cc of blood at birth and about 350cc after delaying cord clamping by 1-3 minutes. This blood is sent directly to the vasculature of the lungs which were almost entirely bypassed during fetal circulation. Seems like 80cc extra blood would make  a big difference to baby's overall well-being, right? So the question is why is it not routine? Are the standards of practice for us or for you? 
#delayedcordclamping
#startliferight #cordbloodforbaby
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Not glamorous but a very thoughtful baby shower gi Not glamorous but a very thoughtful baby shower gift! Go to our online store 
The Essential Market (www.theessentialmarket.com) to order the Perineal Bliss Kit and the Sitzbath Solution. The Perineal Bliss Kit contains the products to make a padscicle on steroids!! And the Sitzbath Solution makes it simple to sit on your toilet surrounded by a warm, soothing, herbal healing solution.
Purchases from The Essential Market help to fund our client programs and community outreach.
#betterthanaswaddleblanket  #hurryhealing #theessentialmarket #midwivesofnj
Watch the progression of color in the first minute Watch the progression of color in the first minutes after birth. People are often concerned that their baby is purple at birth. Little known fact, babies are not pink in utero. During labor oxygen saturation varies between 30-80%. After the birth, the baby slowly increases its oxygen to ~95% over the first 10+ minutes of life.
#patienceisavirtue #trustbirth #chooseMidwives #waterbirthbaby  #midwivesofnj
We are loving the birth center! MNJ caught 8 of th We are loving the birth center! MNJ caught 8 of the last 10 babies born @ourbirthingcenter !  And 5 of our last 10 births were there! #outofhospitalbirth #birthcenter #startliferight #midwivesofnj
Today was "MA (Midwife Assistant) Day" @archerhote Today was "MA (Midwife Assistant) Day" @archerhotelflorhampark. Lisa and Christina spent the day reviewing/teaching the assistants to help the Midwives and our clients in the office and at births. So great to spend time together bonding over our shared commitment to our clients and their families. Thanks to the Midwives and Magdalene Lederer who covered us on our 24 hour retreat!
#MADay #bestOBcareinNJ #midwifeassistants #midwivesofnj
How many times is a person asked to move to make t How many times is a person asked to move to make the medical staff  comfortable even though it makes her WAY more UNcomfortable? We lean and kneel and sit on the floor. This allows our clients to be in control of their birth while we work around them. #yourbirthyourchoice #midwives #womenofearthtakebackyourbirth #midwivesofnj
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