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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
    • 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
    • 2020 Birth Statistics
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  • About Us
    • 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
    • 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
    • 2020 Birth Statistics
    • 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
    • Breastfeeding Class
    • BabyCare Class
    • MotherCare Class
    • Homebirth Class
    • Lactation Circle
    • Playgroup
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Midwives of New Jersey

Interested in learning more about your Choices In Childbirth, and our Woman-Centered Care Model? Join us for our next Orientation offered in three convenient New Jersey locations.

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The second webinar in our Spotlight on Midwifery series explores the evidence surrounding Intermittent Auscultation and ways to expand safe options for physiologic birth.

In this webinar, Amy Romano, Founder & CEO of Primary Maternity Care, discusses Intermittent Auscultation (IA) for monitoring babies’ well-being in labor.

A must listen for all Birth Workers and Expectant Parents!

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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

Daria G.

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

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!!!

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 🙂

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!

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.

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.

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.

Katie K.

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

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. 😉

James F

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

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.

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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Yenniffer Moreno, CM

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Susanna Mathew, CNM

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Rushea Dawes-Moore, CNM

Jacqueline-Candido

Jacqueline Candido, CNM, WHNP

Sarah-Colbath

Sarah Colbath, CNM

Learn More About Our Midwives

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Why Choose Midwifery Care?

Why Choose Midwifery Care?
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How the Midwives of New Jersey Limit Labor Interventions

How the Midwives of New Jersey Limit Labor Interventions
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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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One of a couple’s first and most important choic One of a couple’s first and most important choices to make, once they have conceived, is in choosing their care provider. All providers of prenatal and childbirth care are not equal! Before heading off to the first person found on the internet, a couple should understand that they have a choice. A choice not only of which particular provider but of which type of provider. What is the difference between a Midwife and an Obstetrician? The difference is the way in which each profession views pregnancy and birth.

Want to learn more about the different types of providers and philosophies of care? Visit link in bio #midwivesofnj #birthchoices #birthcenter #homebirth #hospitalbirth #njmidwife #pregnant #prenatalcare #improvingbirth
Our Midwife, Sarah, and baby Milo- born @ourbirthi Our Midwife, Sarah, and baby Milo- born @ourbirthingcenter 6 weeks ago. #Startliferight #birthcenter #midwivesofnj
We are so happy to announce that Jackie is back in We are so happy to announce that Jackie is back in the office after delivering baby Ravi in January.  She is such a good Midwife, we have missed her. She will start catching babies in a couple weeks. #welcomeback #MidwifeJackie #midwivesofnj
Midwives of New Jersey: Upholding the Midwifery Mo Midwives of New Jersey:
Upholding the Midwifery Model of Care every day
After a birth, we strongly encourage a snack so Mo After a birth, we strongly encourage a snack so Mom feels strong on her feet when she gets up. What do you think is the most commonly chosen food after a homebirth?
A. Fruit
B. Eggs
C. A bar
D. Placenta smoothie😊
Baby #9. The last 6 were waterbirths attended by M Baby #9. The last 6 were waterbirths attended by Midwife Lisa. God bless this beautiful family.
#familyof11 #startliferight #waterbirthbaby #midwivesofnj
What resources did you use to help educate your yo What resources did you use to help educate your young children about birth? Post your best suggestions to help prepare our littlest loves for being present at the birth of a sibling! #familycenteredbirth #midwivesrock #normalizebirth
It's been a whole week, hoping the site is back so It's been a whole week, hoping the site is back soon.🤞
This is Lisa teaching a Midwifery student. "Don't This is Lisa teaching a Midwifery student. "Don't touch the head". 

The best way to avoid difficulties delivering the baby's shoulders is to allow them to rotate (restitute) spontaneously.

Ask your client to wait for the next contraction to push the shoulders out.

Waterbirth taught us to be "hands off" during births. We could just watch and let the baby deliver. Because they float instead of falling!!
#handsoff #trustbirth #waterbirth #teachtruth 
#midwivesofnj
When a child is born, they need uninterrupted time When a child is born, they need uninterrupted time to transition to extra-uterine life. The transition should happen quietly and peacefully on their mothers' chest. #startliferight #prioritizefamilies #midwiveslovebabies 
#midwivesofnj
#midwiveslovebabies #midwiveslovebabies
Moms, You are LOVE personified.💜 #happymothersd Moms,
You are LOVE personified.💜
#happymothersday #mom #midwivesofnj
The NJ section of the American College of Nurse Mi The NJ section of the American College of Nurse Midwives have big plans to help improve access to Midwives in New Jersey and this fundraiser could really help us execute those plans. 
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/NJMidwives-ACNM 
#acnm #njacnm #midwivesofnj
(Pictured) 10#5 VBAC baby. Trial of Labor After Ce (Pictured) 10#5 VBAC baby.
Trial of Labor After Cesarean (TOLAC) access is incredibly limited and rarely chosen. People considering TOLAC are frequently told it is too dangerous. The reality is 60-80% of women will successfully deliver vaginally and VBAC is safer than repeated Cesarean births 
#VBAC #TOLAC #yourbirthyourchoice #midwivesofnj
Thank you to all the Midwives living on too little Thank you to all the Midwives living on too little sleep, too much caffeine and an incredible Oxytocin high! May your days be long and your burdens light.💜
#internationaldayofthemidwife #midwife #midwivesofnj
(Pictured) baby's father feeding his just born chi (Pictured) baby's father feeding his just born child colostrom while the 2 of them are in the nursery. The colostrom was expressed and hand delivered to the nursery by our Midwife. What other member of the OB healthcare team does that?
The relative anonymity of Midwives in the Obstetric world must end. We need these highly trained and skilled providers as an available option for all people in America.
Midwives have better or equal outcomes in comparison to Obstetricians .
Below is a recent publication by the NJ ACNM Affiliate.

"Are you aware that in New Jersey:

Hospitals must bill midwifery-attended births under a physician's name to be reimbursed for a facility fee

Midwives only receive 95% of what their physician colleagues earn for the exact same work

Midwives' largest perceived competitors oversee and dictate their practice

State law dictates that midwives have a collaborating physician in order to obtain a license to practice 

State law dictates that midwives have a collaborating physician in order to write a prescription

Certified Midwives do not have prescriptive authority

These issues may not affect how you practice or even your patient population, however they affect culture towards birth and midwifery care in New Jersey.

Additionally, they restrict public access to midwifery care."

We need to grow and thrive as a profession for the good of all families in NJ.  Making changes in how Midwives are licensed and compensated will help Midwifery care be more available in New Jersey!
#supportyourlocalmidwife
#njacnm
#midwives #Startliferight  #midwivesofnj
Charity, I don't know if you follow us, but I stil Charity, I don't know if you follow us, but I still treasure this picture you drew for us back in 2004. Thank you for sharing your great talent with our practice. Lisa
#memories #sobeautiful #midwivesofnj
Evidence tells us that the events surrounding a co Evidence tells us that the events surrounding a conception can affect the outcomes of the pregnancy, birth and mother and baby’s health for a lifetime. A couple should prepare their bodies a minimum of 4 months before you conceive. 
Here are some ways to prepare while trying to conceive:
â–ª Schedule a comprehensive health evaluation 
â–ª Detoxify your body
â–ª Clean up your diet
â–ª Supplement with a quality prenatal vitamin with DHA
â–ª Start a fitness regime
â–ª Manage Stress
To read the full post on preconception health, click link in bio 
#pregnancy #preconception #tryingtoconceive #ttc #preconceptiontips #healthypregnancy #midwivesofnj #gettingpregnant #birth #pregnancyjourney #family #fertility
April MotherCare babies! They are all 3 months ol April MotherCare babies! 
They are all 3 months old!
#mothercare #midwivesofnj
This is our Midwife Rushea. We are blessed to have This is our Midwife Rushea. We are blessed to have her!
#RusheaismyMidwife #midwivesofnj
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