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The Midwives Of New Jersey

The Midwives Of New Jersey

Serving Women, Honoring Birth

  • About Us
    • Our Midwives
      • Lisa Lederer, CNM
      • Jacqueline Candido, CNM, Director of Midwifery
      • Illona De Santis, CNM
      • Elisa “Ellie” Weatherbee, CM
      • Ileana Cooper, CNM
    • Midwife Assistants & Doulas
      • Donna Scales
      • Rebecca Stein, MPA, LCCE, CD (DONA)
      • Rebekah (Reba) Anderson, CD(DONA)
      • Elizabeth Cano
      • Stephanie Powell 
      • Divine Jackson
    • Our Childbirth Educators
      • Britt Sando, CD (DONA), LCCE, IBCLC
      • Rebecca Stein, MPA, LCCE,  CD (DONA)
      • Donna Scales
    • Our Well-Woman Care Provider
      • Kaitlyn Schoenfelder, RN, CNM, WHNP
    • Our Nurses
      • Erin Elsaesser, RN
      • Heather Jorgensen
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      • Lisa Lederer, President
      • Christina Garlewicz, Director of Operations
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Baby In A Blanket

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”

Read moreConfessions of an Obstetrician – a must read!

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:

Read moreListen To The Midwives Radio Commercials!

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 …

Read moreThe Hackettstown Midwives Announce New Name & Service Offerings (Press Release)
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Picture Of The Day – Roxann Mitchell Speaking At An Event

Mar 15, 2013 (Updated: Feb 6, 2017) by Lisa Lederer
Read morePicture Of The Day – Roxann Mitchell Speaking At An Event
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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!

Read moreThe Midwives Of New Jersey Won An Award!
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