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Hi Jeanne
Congratulations on your second baby and welcome to New York! So, to be honest, 29 weeks along may be tough to find a doctor or midwife. Make sure you tell the receptionist that you just moved to the area and that you are now looking for a care provider. Most doctors and midwives do not take women past 26 weeks. First, if you want a natural birth with the option to push your baby out in any position you find effective and beneficial and not be restricted to birthing on your back, I would avoid Lenox Hill. The are rather conservative with their birthing practices.
As a doula, I have attended many births at St. Luke's/Roosevelt and feel they are the most supportive of natural birth.
Here are my suggestions for care providers:
Sylvie Blaustein (midwife)
Georgia Rose (midwife)
Dr. Gae Rodke - she does the birth center.
Dr. Lily Wong (does not do birth center- but very supportive of natural birth)
Dr. Harry Lee (my doctor! great with patients and very supportive of natural birth)
Dr. Katherine Bradley- I haven;t worked with her in a while- but used to do birth center, not sure if she still does.
If you need to stay on the UES, Dr. Alane Brownstein at Cornell hospital is very supportive to natural births. I have worked with her several times and think she is great!
Hope this helps and good luck!
Be well,
Deb
Director of the Prenatal Yoga Center
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