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The Midwives Of New Jersey

The Midwives Of New Jersey

Serving Women, Honoring Birth

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      • Lisa Lederer, CNM
      • Jacqueline Candido, CNM, Director of Midwifery
      • Illona De Santis, CNM
      • Elisa “Ellie” Weatherbee, CM
      • Ileana Cooper, CNM
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      • Donna Scales
      • Rebecca Stein, MPA, LCCE, CD (DONA)
      • Rebekah (Reba) Anderson, CD(DONA)
      • Elizabeth Cano
      • Stephanie Powell 
      • Divine Jackson
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      • Britt Sando, CD (DONA), LCCE, IBCLC
      • Rebecca Stein, MPA, LCCE,  CD (DONA)
      • Donna Scales
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      • Kaitlyn Schoenfelder, RN, CNM, WHNP
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      • Erin Elsaesser, RN
      • Heather Jorgensen
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      • Lisa Lederer, President
      • Christina Garlewicz, Director of Operations
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Lisa Lederer

Epigenetics: How You Can Impact the Expression of Your Baby’s Genetic Potential

Dec 13, 2013 (Updated: Jan 7, 2015) by Lisa Lederer

What: This must-see presentation unveils new research that demonstrates how mothers can positively shape the health and personality of their baby based on how they manage stress and nourish themselves during pregnancy. Mothers have an opportunity to create healthier, more stable mental health for their babies long-term, as well as to reduce the risk of …

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Tips for Better Sleep During Pregnancy

Nov 18, 2013 (Updated: May 3, 2019) by Lisa Lederer

Sleep Positions for Better Sleep During Pregnancy Pregnant women may sleep in whatever position is comfortable to them. You do not have to sleep on your side for your baby to be healthy. Restrictions in sleeping positions cause more sleep disruptions than pregnant women already have just being pregnant. Your body will tell you to …

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New Childbirth Class Offered in Madison NJ

Nov 12, 2013 (Updated: Feb 6, 2017) by Lisa Lederer

We are excited to announce that we will be offering our very popular Childbirth Class Series to those in or around the Morristown New Jersey area. Our Childbirth Class approaches birth as a healthy and exciting challenge and helps couples prepare both mentally and physically for the birth of their child. This class is recommended …

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How Your Baby Can Benefit from a Gentle Birth – Seminar

Oct 28, 2013 (Updated: Feb 6, 2017) by Lisa Lederer

Babies are programmed through biology and neurology to be born and to attach to their mothers. Gentle Birth assists in a baby’s ability to carry out what it has been programmed to accomplish. Drawing on over four decades of experience, Barbara will explore birth and the first hour of life from a baby’s perspective and …

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Home Birth goes Mainstream; Alanis Morissette shares her home birth on Today Show

Sep 29, 2013 (Updated: Feb 6, 2017) by Lisa Lederer

In case you missed it, the Today Show featured a fantastic segment on Home Birth on their #BornTODAY feature earlier this week.  The feature stated that while home birth only constitutes about 1% of total births in the U.S., births at home have risen 50% since 2004!  The Midwives of New Jersey are thrilled to …

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New Study shows improved Outcomes For Moms who see Midwives

Aug 26, 2013 (Updated: Feb 6, 2017) by Lisa Lederer

While a growing number of pregnant women are becoming aware of the many benefits of seeing a midwife as their primary care provider, they may not be aware that new research reveals that choosing a midwife equates to better birth outcomes and less interventions! The study performed by the Cochrane Review revealed that “compared with …

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Client Birth Story, Ava June

Jul 12, 2013 (Updated: Feb 6, 2017) by Lisa Lederer

Just thought we’d give you aheads up that we posted a new video to our YouTube page titled “Arrival of Ava June.”  You can check it out on YouTube or visit our Videos Page and watch it there!

Read moreClient Birth Story, Ava June
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We love Birth Centers!

Jun 6, 2013 (Updated: Feb 6, 2017) by Lisa Lederer

Midwives interfere LESS with the birth process overall, so they have equal or BETTER outcomes! Check out this great article- http://www.cfah.org/hbns/2013/birthing-centers-provide-equal-or-better-deliveries#.UZ6IDj-9Kc1 Comments from the Midwives of New Jersey: “Birth centers allow midwives to practice without the interference of unnecessary hospital procedures.  The physician who comments in this article is very wrong to say that low …

Read moreWe love Birth Centers!
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Confessions of an Obstetrician – a must read!

May 26, 2013 (Updated: Feb 7, 2017) by Lisa Lederer

This is a remarkable article written by an obstetrician!  This is the kind of information and honesty women need to make safe choices for themselves and their babies! Read “Confessions of an Obstetrician”

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Listen To The Midwives Radio Commercials!

Apr 18, 2013 (Updated: Feb 6, 2017) by Lisa Lederer

We recently did some radio ads on Star 99.1 and we thought we’d share them with you.  Take a listen below:

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The Hackettstown Midwives Announce New Name & Service Offerings (Press Release)

Apr 10, 2013 (Updated: Jan 10, 2026) by Lisa Lederer

After growing Midwifery services and pioneering Waterbirth in New Jersey for over a decade, The Hackettstown Midwives announced its new name today – The Midwives of New Jersey. While their name has changed, the Midwives of New Jersey’s services and commitment to serving families and providing the highest quality care remain unchanged. “Our new name signifies …

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Picture Of The Day – Roxann Mitchell Speaking At An Event

Mar 15, 2013 (Updated: Feb 6, 2017) by Lisa Lederer
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The Midwives Of New Jersey Won An Award!

Dec 17, 2012 (Updated: Feb 6, 2017) by Lisa Lederer

Great news!  We’ve just received word that The Midwives of New Jersey has been picked as Natural Awakenings favorite “Midwife / Women’s Health Provider!”  Check your January issue of Natural Awakenings to see us listed!

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