Thoughtful, Expert Birth Counseling—Rooted in Midwifery Care

Welcome to Manhattan Midwife, a birth counseling practice offering holistic, personalized support for pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I’m Risa Klein, widely known as The Manhattan Midwife, with more than 30 years of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife, OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner, and Certified Prenatal Birth Counselor. I work with individuals and families seeking time, clarity, emotional grounding, and expert guidance—especially when pregnancy or birth feels overwhelming, complex, or unresolved.

 

A Specialized Approach to Birth Counseling

​My work is grounded in academic midwifery training and decades of clinical practice, offering birth counseling that bridges medical knowledge with emotional care. I support clients through:

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• Preconception counseling and planning

• Prenatal education and pregnancy support

• Birth preparation and decision-making

• Processing unexpected medical events or diagnoses

• Healing from traumatic or difficult birth experiences

• Postpartum emotional adjustment and integration

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Whether you are preparing for your first birth, welcoming another child, or seeking support after a challenging or traumatic experience, our work together is designed to help you understand your experience, process emotions, and move forward with confidence and self-trust.

 

When Prenatal Visits Don’t Leave Enough Time

Many clients seek birth counseling because routine prenatal visits with a midwife or OB/GYN are necessarily brief. Important questions, emotions, and experiences often need more space han standard appointments allow.

Birth counseling offers:

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• Dedicated time to ask questions and explore concerns

• Emotional support during pregnancy and postpartum

• Review and discussion of medical records and clinical decisions

• Support in reframing and integrating difficult experiences

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This work complements—not replaces—your medical care.

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What to Expect from Birth Counseling Sessions

Your care begins with a 90-minute initial birth counseling session, allowing time for thoughtful discussion, reflection, and individualized guidance. Follow-up sessions are 60 minutes, scheduled as needed throughout pregnancy or postpartum.

Sessions are unhurried, collaborative, and grounded in respect, informed choice, and emotional well-being.

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A Grounded, Supportive Partnership

Birth is both a medical and emotional life event. My role is to provide a steady, experienced presence—helping you feel informed, supported, and empowered as you navigate pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

Together, we create space for understanding, healing, and confidence.

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Begin Your Birth Counseling Journey

If you are seeking birth counseling in Manhattan or virtual prenatal and postpartum support, I invite you to reach out to schedule a consultation.

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You deserve care that honors your whole experience.

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