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Sarah Tunney is a licensed midwife, a former historian, a clinical researcher and a mother. She has been involved in maternal, infant and reproductive health advocacy for nearly 30 years. Sarah has attended 500+ births, first as a doula, then as a midwifery student, apprentice, and later as a community midwife servicing the Amish. Sarah moved to Strasburg, PA, in 2022 to learn advanced skills from a veteran midwife who specializes in breech and twin births. The Amish families of this community experience high rates of rare genetic anomalies, metabolic disorders and congenital heart defects. However, the community does not engage with pediatricians unless conditions are life-threatening. Instead they rely on their community midwives' skills to safely birth at home and to provide all newborn care and evaluations necessary. As a result, their midwives are extremely practiced in home birth and thorough newborn assessments, which identify patients requiring specialty care who would otherwise go untreated. Prior to her time with the Amish, Sarah was an apprentice to a traditional midwife (partera), in Tijuana, Mexico, assisting her as she established a free clinic and birth center for pregnant migrants and asylum seekers. Sarah later joined the board of Refugee Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization that provided financial and logistical support to the clinic and birth center, and was a Medical Parole (MPP) coordinator for families seeking asylum. Sarah has worked or done primary maternal and infant health research in Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Lebanon, Mexico and Guatemala, and has spent time in the UK and Iceland learning from other midwives about their practices. She is currently a member of the Quality Maternal & Newborn Collaborative Research Alliance, a group of providers from all sectors of maternal and newborn healthcare working to improve care, experiences and outcomes for families through better and more collaborative research efforts. Sarah received her Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in Arabic Language & Literature, and her MA/PhD (ABD) in Islamic Studies from New York University. She was an historian and taught Middle East and Islamic studies until 2010. Her primary fields of research interest were childhood, birth, maternal/infant health, gender and sexuality, and the body. During that time she remained active within the field of reproductive and maternal and infant health, and eventually chose to leave academia to pursue her calling as a midwife. She completed her midwifery education at National Midwifery Institute based in Vermont. Sarah is committed to ensuring equal access for all to safe, physiologic birth, quality maternal and newborn care and reproductive health resources, and to collaborative models of care within birth systems.

Comprehensive prenatal and postpartum consultation services. Home visits, telehealth, and office appointments are available. Latch problems, tongue tie, low milk supply, multiples, back-to-work pumping appointments. Accepts some insurances and can provide superbills.

Hey there! I'm Ruth, a parent, a doula, and a lactation consultant. I am passionate about partnering with parents to help them reach their goals.

Hi, my name is Tanecia and I am lactation counselor. My mission is to support you and your family as you navigate your feeding journey. I believe in building a plan that meets your families needs. I look forward to supporting y'all.

Arabella Hancock IBCLC CLEC LCCE CD-PIC Arabella Hancock has provided expert education and compassionate care for over 15 years. As an experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and educator (CLEC) you can expect a comprehensive infant feeding assessment and solution oriented plan. As a Childbirth Educator & Birth Assistant (LCCE) and Postpartum Doula (CD-PIC) Arabella’s Childbirth Classes are designed to educate and inform women and their partners regarding a healthy pregnancy, normal birth outcome and as well as early parenting skills. Arabella has received advanced training in Spinning Babies™ (easier childbirth with fetal positioning), Tummytime Method ™ (a unique program created to optimize baby's neurodevelopment and well-being) and additional Postpartum Doula training via DONA International & ProDoula. Philosophy Arabella Hancock IBCLC, believes that every mother deserves access to the information and support she needs, to make informed decisions about her health and the health of her baby. Arabella's philosophy is centered around personalized care and education, ensuring that clients feel confident and empowered as they navigate the challenges of new motherhood. Arabella is committed to providing clients with the highest level of care and support. Whether you are looking for private childbirth classes, newborn care education, or lactation and breast pump consultations. Contact Arabella today to learn more about how she can support you during this special time in your life.

Hi! My name is Sara, I am a Registered Nurse (RN-BSN) and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I am also a mother of two and a military spouse. When breastfeeding both of my children I was not prepared for all of the issues that could occur! Milk supply concerns, pumping when returning to work, clogged ducts, fussy baby, the list goes on! I have years of experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as well as the Newborn Nursery. Being a nurse and working with babies is where I am meant to be! While working in the NICU I found my passion for helping breastfeeding mothers. So I decided to study to become a Lactation Consultant. This allowed me to provide the best care for mothers and babies struggling with lactation issues. I absolutely LOVE being able to assist mothers initiate breastfeeding with their babies in the hospital setting. But I know when you leave the hospital some new challenges may arise. When the nurses and Lactation Consultants can’t be at your bedside, who do you call? Well I am here to help!

I am a Registered Nurse and a mother of 5 boys (3 on earth and 2 angels in heaven). When my first was born he had a NICU stay of one week. The Lactation Consultant on duty empowered me to breastfeed him and gave me tools so that I could bring him home sooner than expected. She inspired me to follow a career into lactation. Then after having breastfed my own children and developing a passion for helping others, I went on to become a IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). I also have a Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Wellness Management and Nursing. I have been an RN for the last 12 years. I am here to help you reach your goals with breastfeeding, whatever they may be. When offering my services I assess the mother/baby as a whole and make recommendations based on evidence-based care.