Our Midwives and Our Approach to Birth

We are midwives because we believe in women. We trust birth to work best when it’s a mother-led, natural process. Birth is a transformative and precious life experience. Our practice is a sanctuary for people seeking authentically holistic care.

A sanctuary dedicated to authentically holistic healthcare and empowering birth experiences.

Birthing Center NYC - a Holistic Brooklyn Birthing Center
Our center is designed for those seeking a natural, mother-led birth in a safe, posh setting.

How We Practice, and Why

At Birthing Center Long Island, we trust the natural birthing process. We believe that birth is a transformative and precious life experience. Our practice is founded on the principle that a woman’s body and nature’s design are inherently wise. We integrate conventional, cutting-edge midwifery care with traditional western medicine.

Who We Are

Meet Our Midwives and Team

Our team of skilled and compassionate midwives, doulas, and holistic health practitioners are dedicated to providing personalized care that supports the health and wellbeing of both mother and baby. With advanced training in obstetrical emergencies and newborn resuscitation, our midwives are equipped to handle any situation that may arise, ensuring the highest quality of care.

Co-Founders

Judy Ribner, DNP, CNM, co-founder

Judy Ribner, DNP, CNM

Co-Founder

Joshua U. Klein, MD, FACOG, co-founder

Joshua U. Klein, MD, FACOG

Co-Founder

Midwives

Malki Schuler, MSN, CNM, C-EFM, LCCE

Malki Schuler, MSN, CNM, C-EFM, LCCE

Certified Nurse Midwife

Marisol Montoya, CNM

Marisol Montoya, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Laila Morgan, CNM

Laila Morgan, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Operations & Support Team

Bracha Schwartz, RN, BSN, FNP-C, director of operations

Bracha Schwartz, RN, BSN, FNP-C

Director of Operations

Devorah Kraut, intake and client care coordinator

Devorah Kraut

Intake and Client Care Coordinator

Chana Crystal, birth center care coordinator and birth assistant

Chana Crystal

Birth Center Care Coordinator & Birth Assistant

Natalia White, birth center operations and birth assistant

Natalia White

Birth Center Operations & Birth Assistant

Joyce Abatayo, billing and administrative coordinator

Joyce Abatayo

Billing and Administrative Coordinator

Gila Einhorn, CPA, director of billing and finance

Gila Einhorn, CPA

Director of Billing and Finance

WHAT WE OFFER

Services Offered at Our Long Island Location

Holistic Birthing Center NYC offers a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of expectant mothers and their families.

Prenatal Care

Comprehensive prenatal visits to assess and support the health of mother and baby, offered in a birthing center in NYC.

Natural Birth

Experience natural childbirth in our birthing center with options like water birth, midwifery care, and a holistic approach.

Water Birth

Enjoy the soothing benefits of water birth on Long Island in our state-of-the-art birthing tubs in luxurious birthing suites.

Postpartum Care

In-home postpartum visits to ensure the well-being of both mother and newborn, providing continuous support after birth.

Childbirth Education

Classes including prenatal yoga, lactation, hypnobirthing, Lamaze, newborn care, and water birth preparation.

Holistic Wellness Services

Additional services including acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, chiropractic care, and prenatal massage.

Our Serene Facility

Inside Our Hewlett Birthing Suites

Our birthing suites are designed to provide a serene and familiar environment, offering greater control over your birthing space and atmosphere. Each suite is equipped with amenities such as birthing tubs for water births, birthing balls, essential oil diffusers, and comfortable furnishings to support a natural and peaceful birth experience.

Come and See the Space

If you are ready to start on a birthing journey that aligns with your values and vision, contact us today to learn more about our services and schedule a tour of our facilities.

Schedule a Tour of Our
Long Island Birthing Center Today!