Breastfeeding & Maternity Boutique

Cindy Whittaker, CBE/Doula (DONA)

I am a professional childbirth assistant and the mother of four boys. I loved my pregnancies and enjoyed each one of my children's births. As a Doula, I can help you understand your childbirth. As a Childbirth Educator, I can empower you and your spouse or partner with what to expect and how to deal with things as they come along. Join me here at BSB for Childbirth Education or contact me for Doula services. Gentle Birth Doula Services

Carolyn Furgala, Retail Associate

Carolyn is another friendly face that joins us on the retail end of things at BSB. She is also a WIC Peer Counselor and an IBCLC as of October 2011.

Sue Leisner, Registered Pedicatric Nutritionist

Sue has joined our team to offer consults to families of children ages 0-18, with nutrition concerns or questions.

Karen Goddard, Doula

Karen is a mother of four and a former La Leche League Leader. She has eight years experience as a Doula.

Cristina Pippa, Sweet Stories Instructor

Cristina Pippa is an award-winning writer with extensive experience spinning tales from the stories that people tell her. The founder of One Stop Story Shop, Cristina also teaches Playwriting at Buffalo State College and is an Artist in Residence at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital through the Arts in Healthcare Initiative at the UB Center for the Arts. She and her husband, Joe, welcomed their daughter, Francesca, into the world in August of 2009 with the invaluable help of the lovely ladies at Baby's Sweet Beginnings.

Penny Striker, MOM

Penny is a helping hand around the store when things get busy! She is the mother of two boys and has in depth experience with breastfeeding.

Andrea McCarthy, Cloth Diaper Seminar Host

When Andrea started cloth diapering her daughter over a year ago and realized how easy it was, how great it was for the environment and how much money she was saving, she knew she had to tell everyone about it! If you don't know anything about cloth diapers, didn't know they even still existed, or are an experienced cloth diapering family but want to learn about new diapers and diapering products, you need to come to one of Andrea's cloth diaper classes! Andrea and her husband Tim have two daughters.

Lisa Wyzykowski, Homemade Baby Food Instructor

Lisa is a mother of two who has made nutritious homemade baby food and enjoys sharing her knowledge with other parents who wish to do the same, but don't know how or where to start! Lisa also does design work and is a photographer.

Matt Thoman, CPR Instructor

Matt has been a volunteer EMT with LVAC for four years and also is a First Aid Liutenant with the Twin District Fire Company.