Welcome

Hi! My name is Anjanette, I am a proud mama, registered nurse, doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, lactation counselor, Reiki practitioner & sound healer. I am a Brooklyn native, currently thriving in Staten Island, New York. Birth & Beyond, NYC is my labor of love, dedicated to expectant families living in New York City.

To truly get to know me, I will share who I am outside of my education & credentials. I love my professional journey, but my career is 10% of who I am. I am a human being that enjoys connecting with other beings. I love to travel & explore the world. I can swim in the ocean for hours & stare at the stars for days. I am a night owl & a bookworm. I might have a slight plant obsession. I’ve had the honor to hold space for hundreds of patients across New York City; experiencing humans and all their humanness, is one of my favorite things.

I want to know about you, your 90%. What makes you happy? What scares you? Did you have a crush on Patrick Swayze, too? Do our maternal health stats bother you as much as they bother me? Can we sit together, away from the hustle & bustle of the world and just enjoy a cup of tea?

Outside of my professional experience, I would like you to feel safe & protected in my presence. For me to bear witness to one of the most magical moments in your life, I want you to feel comfortable because you know me & I know you. I want to anticipate the needs of you & your partner, without either of you saying a word. I want to create a brave space for your family to fully flourish. We will also learn a bunch of fun & maybe not so fun things, but we will take each moment as they come.

I have included my professional background (below) if you would like to know more about my career. I welcome you to explore what Birth & Beyond, NYC provides to support families during their transition (or continued journey) into parenthood. If you would like to know more about any service, I’m here! Use the contact button to complete an intake form & we can begin our journey together.

Welcome home, family!

Anjanette

Background

  • Long Island University, Bachelor of Arts 1998

  • Mama of 1!

  • Utilization Management, non-clinical role, 2000-2004

    Helped create & manage an insurance-based Mother’s-To-Be Program, serving NYC

  • Mama of 2!

  • Long Island University, Bachelor of Science-Nursing 2008

  • Externship-Kings County Hospital, NICU

  • Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Oncology

  • NY Methodist Brooklyn, Pulmonary Step-Down/Intermediate Care 2008-2011

  • Babies needed their mama, transitioned to admin life

  • Emblem Health, NICU Care Manager 2011-2017

  • HRSA Grant Reviewer 2015, 2023

  • Mental Hygiene Law, Article 81 Training, Lay Guardianship Certificate 2016

  • United Healthcare, Medical Management 2018-2021

  • BEST Certified Doula 2021

  • Birth & Beyond, NYC LLC 2021; open for business 2022

  • ALPP Certified Lactation Counselor 2022

  • Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator 2022

  • Level I & II Usui Reiki Practitioner 2022

  • Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss Training 2022

  • BEST Certified Placenta Expert 2023

  • Advanced Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss Training 2023

  • Certified Sound Healer 2023

  • Lamaze Job Task Analysis SME Panelist 2023

  • CPR & OSHA Certified

    Memberships:

  • New York Coalition for Doula Access (NYCDA)

  • Improving Doula Access & Integration, Community of Practice

  • Lamaze Certification Council