"My husband and I could not recommend Central Park Midwifery enough. We transferred into the practice half way through pregnancy with our first child after long wait times and minimal opportunity for questions/ education through my OB. Elaine, Jenna, and Christina (CPM's midwives) took care of the entire family- both myself and baby physically and the entire family mentally/ emotionally. They were always available for questions and provided incredibly helpful information throughout the pregnancy. They also identified and managed unexpected complications that arose at the end of the pregnancy. Our safety was always first priority, and I was impressed with the way the team consulted with physicians, coordinated additional testing, and managed our hospital stay. Our son's safe arrival and our positive birth experience despite complications and a dramatic change in anticipated plans can be attributed to their incredible clinical expertise and profound compassion for their patients." - Brittany N.

"My only regret when thinking about Central Park Midwifery is that I didn’t choose them sooner! I started my prenatal care with an OB-Gyn, and made the switch early in my second trimester. In 2019 I was pregnant with my first child, and was very nervous. The midwives at CPM provided my baby and I with the highest quality prenatal care, and always took their time when discussing treatments, diagnostics and results. Any time I had a question, they would respond promptly by email or phone call, and all of my concerns were addressed thoroughly. When the big day came, I was able to spend a lot of time laboring in the comfort of my own home, while remaining in contact with Christina the midwife via calls and text. She supported me through every minute of labor remotely, and never left my side once we reached the hospital. Christina was encouraging and even showed my husband several ways to help lessen my discomfort during contractions. I was able to have the drug-free, intervention-free birth of my dreams. This was the best birthing experience I could have ever hoped for. Throughout my pregnancy and even for a few months after my sons birth, Christina and the other midwives checked on me frequently. I am beyond happy with the care I received at Central Park Midwifery. They were compassionate, attentive and very thorough. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" - Camille B.

"Let me start off by saying that pregnancy and birth have become a business and its hard to find an accommodating environment. That being said, you will find that this special moment with your child is often rushed and far too sterile to allow you to bond and feel in control. As a nurse I knew that this is not what I wanted. I wanted to feel in control, safe, and have the most natural experience while having the amenities of a hospital at hand. Almost everyone I knew had had a C- section and I just didn't want to be cut ! So, when my husband and I found out we were pregnant we contacted Central Park Midwifery.  At the practice you will rotate with Elaine, Jenna, and Christina. I will say that being pregnant and giving birth are nerve wracking! But these ladies are always available via email and their phone line. And as a nurse I will tell you that you can prepare for the most natural of births but anything can happen- you are bringing a precious life in to this world and it is indescribable. Your body will be doing things it never has and you'll be scared, happy, exhausted and your hormones all over the place. The night I gave birth I was BLESSED with Jenna and Christina. They gave me amazing advice on what to do after my water broke. I really wanted my husband to be with me and be apart of this amazing experience- after all he did participate in this 9 months ago HA HA. During the birth they instructed my husband on how to relax me, what to do when contractions were coming, we felt so close! They were so amazing and patient as I was hollering and whoing for hours. Then that special moment when my sweet baby boy came out! I was in awe and to be honest Im still processing what happened because it was so miraculously beautiful. It wouldn't have been possible without these lovely ladies. They ROCKED! You will experience so much but be reassured they are experts and will help you navigate. My biggest advice is that the most important part is the birth!!! THEY WERE AWESOME." - Juliette C.

"I knew I wanted to have midwives manage my pregnancy and I'm so pleased we were recommended CPM. The midwives (Jenna, Christina & Elaine) are extremely knowledgeable, caring, and thorough. Even their receptionist Megan is great. They gave me a huge amount of time & support all the way through my pregnancy and postpartum. While some appointments are necessarily in-person, they also do appointments via Zoom, and you can contact them via text, phone, and email too. I ended up having a few complications and had to be induced, but the wonderful Jenna & Elaine stayed with us every step of the way for the 36 hours of labor explaining every process and step, and what the plan was with each new development. I'm convinced if I'd been with a regular OB that had less time to give me I'd have ended up with a C-Section (no shade intended at C-Section moms - birth is birth! - I was just really hoping to have a vaginal birth). Their holistic family-centered approach is what I feel all pregnancy/birth/postpartum care should be. I cannot recommend them highly enough. (CPM are partnered with Mt Sinai West which also has great nurses too)." - Natalie L.

"I cannot recommend Central Park Midwifery enough. Elaine, Jenna and Christina have provided such excellent care throughout my pregnancy. Every appointment has been on time with each one including a thorough talk about everything that was going on in my pregnancy followed by a caring and gentle examination. I never felt rushed-ever! They are always available via text, email or phone to answer any question you might have and have continued checking in on me postpartum via text and zoom. I really wish more people were aware that this level of care is possible during your pregnancy. My birth was the most amazing experience and Jenna went above and beyond anything I could have ever imagined. She made me feel like my birth was the most important thing and did everything in her power to make me feel so heard and cared for. She's an angel. What a journey it has been an how I'll miss seeing them regularly I really love each one of them. Of course have to mention sweet Megan, the receptionist who made me feel so welcome from the very beginning. I'll be continuing coming to them for annual check ups." - Linda H.

"Being pregnant and birthing a child is one of the most transformative, incredible experiences on the planet. The midwives at Central Park Midwifery understand and honor this process. I have never felt more taken care of than by these women. As a healthcare clinician myself I not only had high clinical expectations, that were exceeded, I was also treated and communicated with as a colleague. I felt the midwives partnered with me in my care, empowering me to make the best decisions for me and my family. They are professional, competent, and deeply compassionate. Appointments were easily scheduled and ran on time, information was clearly communicated and they were are always accessible." - April A. 

"I am so thankful to have received perinatal care from Central Park Midwifery. I was so happy they were my midwives throughout my entire pregnancy; but this was particularly true in the spring of 2020, when it was the peak of the pandemic in NYC and I was in my third trimester. The level of knowledge, compassion, and care they showed was so moving and something I will remember my entire life. Despite the difficulty of that time as a pregnant New Yorker, I always felt safe with CPM and completely trusted their advice. They went above and beyond keeping their clients updated as procedures at the hospital changed daily and throughout it all also continued to patiently respond to the questions about pregnancy I had apart from the pandemic. I also felt comfortable talking to them about aspects of my experience with pregnancy as an adult adoptee and feel certain they treat all their patients with the sensitivity they showed me at those moments. They helped me bring my daughter into the world in a way that was quite different from the circumstances around my own birth. This was incredibly healing for me and also I hope has given my daughter a beautiful start to life.
I received wonderful care from CPM during the postpartum period as well. I so appreciate how often they checked in by text to see how I was doing and especially the advice they gave about breastfeeding. I made use of a couple of the postpartum groups I had found out about from them—their recommendations to other providers and places in the city that help support pregnancy and the postpartum period are excellent. They also provided a postpartum packet with all sorts of tips for those weeks after birth. I read it multiple times and it made a huge difference. Without that packet, how would I have discovered the wonders of oat straw tea? And the importance of resting after birth! Thank you CPM for helping me through such an intense, nerve-wracking, beautiful, and peaceful time."  - Laura D. 

"Central Park Midwifery is exactly the type of healthcare I'd been searching years for, but wasn't sure actually existed. From the start, they were welcoming and took such good care of me throughout my pregnancies. When my first one ended in a miscarriage, the care, support, kindness, and check-ins they provided were truly unmatched - and when I got pregnant again, they not only took care of me, but celebrated with me. They answered questions, were patient, and were so knowledgable. They made sure that I was fully informed on every decision that I had to make, helped me develop intuition about my body, and helped me make the best choices for myself and my baby. Although my birth experience ended in an unplanned C-Section, Elaine never left my side for a second and was such a support for both myself and my husband. And their care didn't stop postpartum - Christina visited me on the maternity floor, I received check-ins from everyone, and just felt so supported during this period of adjustment. We can't wait to come back to CPM for our future pregnancies. Thank you endlessly Jenna, Christina, and Elaine - you showed me a level of compassion that I didn't know existed in medicine. You are appreciated more than you know!!!"  - Talia

"When my wife came to me and told me that she wanted to establish care with Central Park Midwifery, she thought I would be hesitant. She was not wrong – I did not fully understand what a midwifery could offer that an OB could not. Ultimately, I wanted to make sure my wife was comfortable, secure, and confident in her birthing team, so I agreed. Entrusting Central Park Midwifery was the best decision we could have made for my wife, my child, and myself.
 Before our most recent childbearing experience, my wife and I suffered a miscarriage. It was early in the pregnancy, but it did not minimize the pain that we felt and still continue to feel. The one shining light of that experience was that Elaine, Jenna, and Christina were there for us every step of the way. When we were fortunate enough to get pregnant again, they were always cognizant of what we had been through and understood when we had extra concerns or worries. As the pregnancy progressed, I was constantly amazed at the level of care and communication that the midwives had directly with my wife.
 When we finally reached the end of the pregnancy, no one could prepare us for what we went through. Throughout the pregnancy, my wife constantly communicated that she was willing to do whatever was necessary to make sure our baby was delivered safely. The only thing she requested was that I would be by her side throughout. After 13 hours of labor, everything was progressing nicely. Then Elaine noticed that our baby’s heartbeat was dropping. While she was explaining this to us, and possible reasons as to why, the rest of the hospital staff was preparing my wife for an emergency C-Section. No one can prepare you for seeing that many hospital staffers rushing to your wife’s bedside. Elaine calmly explained what was happening and what was to happen next. She explained that my wife had to be brought to the operating room so that they could prepare her for the surgery. Ultimately, I would not be allowed in while this was happening. I was devastated. At the same time, they asked me to step outside the hospital room so that they could move her, and a flood of emotion came over me. I was brought to tears. I could not adhere to the one request that my wife asked of me in her birth preferences. Elaine immediately noticed my fear and sadness (even through masking!). She told me to take a few deep breaths and know that the doctors were just prepping my wife, and that I’d be able to be by her side when our baby came into the world. While I just briefly described how Elaine helped me, words could never do enough justice to fully articulate how helpful and calming she was in what were the most traumatic minutes of my life.
 I cannot thank Central Park Midwifery enough for all their help, love, and support they showed my wife, myself, and our baby! He is doing incredible and is the absolute light of our lives! If any prospective fathers/partners are hesitant about midwiferies and would like to talk to me, I am happy to!" - Matt

"Central Park Midwifery is the best!! I worked with CPM for the birth of my second child, and I couldn’t imagine a better experience. I had the birth I was hoping for—a VBAC where I felt deeply supported and well cared for—but I think what struck me even more was the care I received before and after the birth. Non-rushed appointments where all of my questions were answered, real attention to my preferences as well as my concerns, and lots of check ins after the birth. As a doula who’s been to plenty of births with them, too, I can confirm that this is just how Elaine, Christina, and Jenna work—they are smart, kind, and incredibly competent and caring, and go above and beyond to get folks the nonjudgmental, consent-based, evidence-informed care they need and deserve." - Jeanette

"I had an amazing experience with Central Park midwifery and would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a caring and personalized prenatal and delivery experience. From my first prenatal appointment until my last postpartum visit, Elaine, Cristina, and Jenna all treated me with care and respect. In each of my appointments, I got all of my questions answered and never felt rushed or judged no matter my questions or concerns. My initial 12 week scan had some abnormalities, which was very challenging for me, and brought up lots of questions. Everyone in the practice was willing to speak to me, counsel me through my thoughts and decision process, give me as much information as they had, and were available to me during off hours. Their team worked in close communication with the team at Mt. Sinai and made me feel confident I was in good hands.
In addition to my prenatal care being exceptional, I had a wonderful birth experience. This was my second baby and the birth far exceeded my expectations. Elaine was present with me for a significant amount of the time, and had the perfect balance of support, guidance for me and my partner, and giving us independence and space when we wanted it. I felt confident with her and trusted that she would guide me in the best way possible. Directly after the birth, I was consistently checked on and knew I had the support I needed at any time.. During my first six weeks postpartum I had many questions and was always responded to in a timely fashion. There’s always someone to answer your email, or your call/text if it is urgent. I highly recommend Central Park Midwifery." - Laelena

"Switching over to be under the care of Elaine, Christina, and Jenna was the best decision! The personalized care and attention is unparalleled. I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to experience CPM- to just be so comfortable and confident that all the midwives know me and my personal situation. The prompt communication, accessibility to the midwives themselves between appointments, and attention to all the small details to ensure my maximum comfort- there are truly no words. Thank you CPM for being on my team and helping me bring my beautiful baby into this world! " - Sara'le