Pregnancy

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AMK Counseling

Counselors/Therapists, LCSW/LCPC/LSW/LPC

At AMK Counseling, we help women navigate emotional and mental health challenges with clarity, confidence, and personalized care.

Perinatal therapists
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Angela Fishman

Pelvic Physical Therapist

Birth preparation, postpartum recovery, and lifelong pelvic floor support for women.

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Ariel Sernek

Doctor of physical therapy, CAPP-Pelvic certification, and dry needling certified

I am an empathetic listener who provides pelvic wellness care that builds personal strength and supports a lasting bloom.

Medical (OBs, midwives, pediatricians)
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Bryn Yozzo

Certified Labor and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, New Parent Educator, NICU Doula and Lactation Educator

Postpartum doula, educator, and founder of New England Doula Support, rooted in thoughtful, relationship-centered care.

Lactation (IBCLCs)
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Carina E. Lane

MS.Ed, MSW, LSW, IECMH, DT, PMH-C Infant and Early Childhood Developmental/Infant Mental Health Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Specialist

Perinatal mental health education and guidance in understanding children’s communication for parents and programs.

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Dr. Kate Uttech

Pelvic Health and Perinatal Physical Therapist

We are the prenatal, postpartum, and pelvic health specialists here to help you prepare for birth, recover postpartum, and feel like you again!

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Common questions

The things people actually Google.

What’s normal in the first trimester?+

Nausea, exhaustion, sore breasts, food aversions, and a lot of wondering whether what you’re feeling is okay. Most of it is — but trust your gut and call your provider for heavy bleeding, severe pain, or anything that frightens you.

What’s actually taught in a birth-prep class?+

The stages of labor, your pain-relief options, when to head to the hospital, how to write a birth plan, and what the early postpartum days really look like. A good one leaves you feeling prepared, not terrified.

Can I eat sushi while pregnant?+

Cooked sushi is fine. The usual guidance is to skip raw fish and high-mercury species and stick to fully cooked rolls. Recommendations vary, so when in doubt, ask your provider.

Why am I so anxious in the third trimester?+

Some worry is normal as the date gets close. But if it’s constant, keeping you up, or stealing the joy, that’s worth naming — a perinatal therapist can help, and you don’t have to wait until after the baby arrives.

How do I write a birth plan?+

Keep it to one page: your preferences for pain relief, who’s in the room, and what matters most for delivery and the first hour after. Hold it loosely — it’s a guide for your team, not a script for the baby.

What should I pack in my hospital bag?+

The short list: ID and paperwork, a robe and going-home outfit, phone charger, toiletries, snacks, and a coming-home outfit for the baby. Most of what you’ll actually use during the stay, the hospital provides.

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