OB/GYNs, Midwives, Doulas & Lactation Experts

If you’re searching for an OB/GYN, midwife, doula, or lactation consultant, there’s no shortage of qualified people in the NYC area. Start by asking trusted friends for recommendations, but don’t take their advice as the last word. Follow your instincts.

Use Google or one of your childbirth reference books to really understand the role of each provider, taking note of questions to ask when interviewing the kind of health care provider you’re interested in working with.

For OB/GYNs: The major local hospitals have referral services. We also recommend trying the search engine at castleconnolly.com, which gathers Best Doctors lists using peer referrals.

For doulas: DONA International, NYC Doula Service, The Metropolitan Doula Group, and Mama Views for its Rate My Baby Nurse directory. You can also speak to your OB/GYN.

For baby nurses: Try Mama Views for its Rate My Baby Nurse directory.

For midwives: Try the American College of Nurse-Midwives and Choices in Childbirth.

For lactation experts: Try the New York Lactation Consultant Association.

For our 2013 Baby Guide, click here.

Village Kids Day Camp

Great mix of outdoor fun and indoor activities led by experienced, creative team. Multiple sports and enrichment options including art, chess, parkour, dance, cooking, robotics, tennis, field trips, water parks, thematic parties, and more! Open during school breaks and select holidays. The 2024 Summer program will run from July 8 to Aug 16 and is open from 9am to 5pm. Families love our flexible enrollment. No minimum required. Select 1-6 Weeks or DropIn Summer Days. Early Bird and bundle discounts available. Located in Manhattan&rsquo;s historic West Village (PS 3 building). Open to ages 4-12. &nbsp;

Advantage Day Camps

The activity never stops at Advantage Day Camps (ADC)! Campers ages 4 to 14 will enjoy a wide variety of sports, art, enrichment and experiences. And parents can relax, thanks to our complimentary early dropoff and late pickup.

Pocono Springs Camp

Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, just 75 miles from New York City and 100 miles from Philadelphia, Pocono Springs Camp offers a unique concept in the world of overnight summer camps: a traditional co-ed camp experience in a 5-week program. Pocono Springs offers an extensive variety of activities and healthy challenges that allow campers to flourish. Campers have the opportunity to experience personal success, build confidence and independence, while creating lifelong friendships and lasting memories.