AfterThird: Pregnancy and Postpartum Support for Parents

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Tina Goldstein

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Brooklyn

Breastfeeding counselor (CBC) Yoga Instructor Postpartum Doula

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About me

I am a certified postpartum doula, a certified breastfeeding counselor, I teach pre/postnatal yoga, I am a new mom's group facilitator and a mom to an amazing 6 year old. My passion and fascination with all things moms, babies, and kids has put me on the path of providing open-minded support to my clients and students whatever their choices may be.

How I work with parents

As a pre/postnatal yoga teacher I will help you to quiet your mind to get better sleep, tone your body to prepare for labor and postpartum, and release aches and pains associated with pregnancy and postpartum. I will help you to locate your breath to sustain you during labor and to help you calm the mind during the challenges of postpartum.

As a postpartum doula, I will be there to listen to your birth story, help you with breastfeeding, make meals, do laundry, tidy up and do the dishes. I will educate you on newborn care, advise on sleeping, feeding, diapering, and newborn behavior. I will check in with you about how you are feeling physically and emotionally. I will give you tips on how to get a better night’s sleep. I will help you with your carrier or wrap and get you out into the sunshine with your baby. I will listen. I will provide referrals for practitioners to further support you and your baby if needed. I will shop for groceries. I will offer postpartum yoga one-on-one to assist with healing, relaxation and to help you “re-enter” her body after the transforming period of pregnancy and childbirth. I will honor your parenting choices and support your decisions taking health and safety into consideration at all times. I will care for the baby while you nap. When your partner goes back to work, I will be there and will still be listening. I will be there for you.

As a certified breastfeeding counselor, I will help you with latch, positioning, timing of feeding and pumping. I will also determine if there may be other problems that are inhibiting the transfer of milk and will refer you to an IBCLC if necessary.

If I do my job well, I will provide you maximum self-determination. I will enable you and your partner so that the deep “new parent learning curve” will start to look more and more like a hilly path that can be carefully navigated, going over the bumps and around the curves together, as a confident new family unit.

My training & experience

A former professional dancer, I have practiced yoga for the last 20 years and have been teaching yoga for 7 years. I have been in practice as a postpartum doula for 4 years and as a CBC for 3 years. Please see my list of certifications and trainings:

200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification
45 hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Certification
Postpartum Yoga Teacher Training
DONA International Postpartum Doula Certification
Breastfeeding Counselor Certification
Seleni Institute Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Training
Yoga for Labor and Delivery Teacher Certification
CPR for Infants and Children Training

Description:

I charge $125 for a single session, $600 for 5 sessions and $1150 for 10 sessions.

List Of Services:

accessing your breath
awareness and toning of the pelvic floor
posture and alignment
overall gentle strengthening and toning
relief from aches and pains
relaxation

Price:

$125 /hour

Description:

I charge $50/hour with a 25 hour minimum. One half is due when the contract is signed and second half due at our first postpartum session. After 25 hours, I charge $50/hour to be paid weekly.

List Of Services:

breastfeeding help
simple meal preparation
postpartum yoga
newborn care
washing dishes, tidying, laundry
questions answered about postpartum care
newborn care education

Price:

$1,250 for 25 hours

Description:

I charge $175 for a one and a half hour consultation in your home.

List Of Services:

assess the latch
positioning
determine if milk is transferring well
refer to an IBCLC if needed

Price:

$175 /session

Past Events

$125

Event Details

Postpartum planning: a workshop for pregnant and postpartum parents

by Tina G.

Now is the time to think about what happens AFTER the birth of your baby, when you are sent home to start your life as a new parent. What will those first weeks or months really look like? What is the plan for when mom is alone to fend for herself? What about sleep? What about the transition of going back to work? Won’t maternity leave just be like an extended vacation? Please join Tina Goldstein, postpartum doula, for an interactive workshop to help you get a heads up on the realities of postpartum and devise your own postpartum plan. Find out how to plan for meals, get more sleep and ensure that you have the necessary resources when needed, including the name of a trusted IBLC (what’s that?) or a New Parents Support Group. The workshop will include time for discussion with your partner (or family member or doula) so that you and your partner will leave with a sense of “being on the same page” in knowing what to expect in the 4th trimester and how to plan for it. This workshop is open to couples as well as single parents who are pregnant or newly postpartum. Babies are welcome. COST: $125 Partner Rate / $90 Single Rate

December 15

10:00am - 12:30pm

Bend + Bloom Yoga, Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA

New parent support Lifestyle and nutrition

$10

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Mommy and baby yoga

by Tina G.

Rejuvenate your body after childbirth! Rebuild strength and soothe the aches of new parenthood while connecting with your newest addition. This class combines gentle yoga with baby-bonding exercises like infant massage, stretching, and songs. Discover your community of new parents and share concerns, challenges, and milestones. Open to all parents and caregivers with babies 6 weeks old up to crawlers.

December 30

11:00am - 11:45am

Virtual Event

Wellness & holistic health Yoga and fitness

$120

Event Details

New mothers' support group

by Tina G.

Join postpartum doula Tina Goldstein for this 6-week series. Our New Mother’s Support Group is a supportive space for parents identifying as mothers where you can share your experiences and concerns, ask questions, and form community with other moms. Each hour-and-a-half focuses on a topic concerning the profound transition into motherhood, but is open to individual concerns, so bring your baby (newborns up to 18 months), your questions, and your lunch, and meet some new friends who truly “get” what you’re going through. Topics may include: Birth stories Sleep Feeding Balancing relationships Self-image: identity and body image ...and more! Schedule: Tuesdays 1 - 2:30pm January 7 - February 11 COST for the 6-week series: $120 for you, or $180 for you plus your partner

February 11

8:00am - 9:30am

708 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA

New parent support

$120

Event Details

New parents' support groups

by Tina G.

Join postpartum doula Tina Goldstein for this 6-week series. Our New Mother’s Support Group is a supportive space for parents identifying as mothers where you can share your experiences and concerns, ask questions, and form community with other moms. Each hour-and-a-half focuses on a topic concerning the profound transition into motherhood, but is open to individual concerns, so bring your baby (newborns up to 18 months), your questions, and your lunch, and meet some new friends who truly “get” what you’re going through. Topics may include: Birth stories Sleep Feeding Balancing relationships Self-image: identity and body image ...and more! Schedule: Thursdays 11:15am - 12:45pm January 9 - February 13 COST for the 6 week series: $120 for you, or $180 for you plus your partner

February 13

6:15am - 7:45am

708 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA

New parent support

$10

Event Details

Prenatal hour

by Tina G.

Meet other future mamas and indulge in the benefits of Bend & Bloom prenatal yoga. Our gently flowing practice will help you improve circulation, ease digestion, maintain a limber spine, strengthen your uterus and pelvic muscles, and simply make you more at ease throughout your pregnancy. We take plenty of time to share and address common challenges we face over the prenatal journey including nausea, constipation, varicose veins, swelling, and back pain. Through yoga, breath work, meditation, and discussion you will develop confidence and nurture your innate wisdom to connect with your baby and enjoy the magical process of pregnancy and birth. It is our intention to make you feel well cared for, more calm, comfortable and confident with every class. Our prenatal classes are for women at all stages of pregnancy, and postnatal moms are also welcome. No previous yoga experience necessary.

December 27

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual Event

Yoga and fitness

$80

Event Details

Livestream: pregnancy support group during uncertain times

by Tina G.

None of us could imagine what we would be facing just a short time ago, least of all the pregnant community. Join us virtually on Monday evenings, for 4 weeks, for this special pregnancy support group. You will have the opportunity to normalize your feelings with others who are going through a shared experience of this “new normal”. Make lasting friendships and find support during this unprecedented time. Facilitated by Tina Goldstein, postpartum doula and New Mother’s Support Group facilitator. Note: For detailed evidence-based information on labor & delivery, see our Childbirth Education offerings.

June 25

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Event

Childbirth preparation New parent support

$80

Event Details

Livestream: pregnancy support group during uncertain times

by Tina G.

None of us could imagine what we would be facing just a short time ago, least of all the pregnant community. Join us virtually on Thursday evenings, for 4 weeks, for this special pregnancy support group. You will have the opportunity to normalize your feelings with others who are going through a shared experience of this “new normal”. Make lasting friendships and find support during this unprecedented time. Facilitated by Tina Goldstein, postpartum doula and New Mother’s Support Group facilitator.

October 08

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Event

New parent support

$10

Event Details

Outdoors: prenatal yoga 4-week series

by Tina G.

Our gently flowing outdoor practice will help you to improve circulation, ease digestion, maintain a limber spine, strengthen your uterus and pelvic muscles, and simply make you more at ease throughout your pregnancy. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, no drop-ins will be permitted. This is a 4-week series although you must register for each class individually. All Outdoor classes will be held in Prospect Park, either on Long Meadow near the Picnic House or on the lawn in front of Litchfield Villa. A detailed description of the location will be included in your registration confirmation email. Please bring your own mat and wear a mask. Check out our FAQ's page for more details including our COVID-19 and weather policies. https://www.bendandbloom.com/outdoor-classes-faqs

October 12

8:30am - 9:30am

Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Yoga and fitness

$120

Event Details

New mother support group

by Tina G.

Join postpartum doula Tina Goldstein for this 6-week series via Zoom. Our New Mother’s Support Group is a supportive space for parents identifying as mothers where you can share your experiences and concerns, ask questions, and form community with other moms. Each hour focuses on a topic concerning the profound transition into motherhood, but is open to individual concerns, so bring your baby (newborns up to 18 months), your questions, and your lunch, and meet some new friends who truly “get” what you’re going through during uncertain times. Topics may include: Birth stories Sleep Feeding Balancing relationships Self-image: identity and body image ...and more! SCHEDULE: Tuesdays, August 11 - September 22 *no meeting on September 8 1:00 - 2:00pm COST: $120 for you $180 for you plus your partner *Limited Financial Hardship discounts are available, please email info@bendandbloom.com for more info. Class packs are not applicable, and there will not be make-up days if you have to miss one of the 6 sessions. **Workshops must be paid in full at time of reservation and are non-refundable. Bend & Bloom credit is available for cancellations with at least 24 hours’ notice.

November 10

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual Event

New parent support Wellness & holistic health

$120

Event Details

New mothers support group

by Tina G.

December 15

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual Event

Baby care & feeding New parent support

$80

Event Details

Pregnancy support group in uncertain times

by Tina G.

Join us virtually on Thursday evenings, for 4 weeks, for this special pregnancy support group. Normalize your feelings around pregnancy and the pandemic with other pregnant women who are sharing this time of uncertainty. Make friends, receive support and know that you are not alone. Expand your practice of self-care as you lower stress and anxiety levels through heartfelt discussions. Facilitated by Tina Goldstein, postpartum doula and New Mother’s Support Group facilitator. Topics include: Birthing in an ever-changing environment Creating a roadmap for your circle of postpartum support Advice on what’s essential learning in preparation for postpartum and much more… Note: For detailed evidence-based information on labor & delivery, see our Childbirth Education offerings.

December 17

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual Event

New parent support Wellness & holistic health