Independent doulas serving Tompkins County and the surrounding areas with comprehensive,
non-judgmental, inclusive support during family transitions
Ithaca Doula Collective is here for you!
Where ever you are in your process we aim to provide you with the resources you need, whether you are looking for a birth/labor doula, a postpartum doula or a full spectrum doula
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Meet The Doulas
Sunday March 17th 2-4pm
Jillian’s Drawers
609 W. Clinton St. Ithaca, NY
Postnatal Yoga with Dani Mondays @12pm-1pm
Jillian’s Drawers
609 W. Clinton St. Ithaca, NY
This class is designed for new parents from 6 weeks through 1 year post birth and will focus on stretching, toning, relaxing the nervous system and connecting to the pelvic floor. It's also an opportunity to connect with other new parents in the same stage of life. Come as you are and feel free to bring your baby (or not!). Please note that this class is geared toward the parent, though we may integrate babies into the flow if it feels good!
Pricing: $25/class, or 5 classes for $100, Email: DaniKBarth@gmail.com to sign up or with any questions.Drop-ins welcome if space permits.
Mondays 12-1pm starting 4/17/23
Prenatal Yoga with Dani Mondays @5:30pm
Jillian’s Drawers
609 W. Clinton St. Ithaca, NY
Come meet the doulas of the Ithaca Doula Collective!
This is an opportunity for anyone expecting a baby in 2024 to learn more about what doulas are, how we can support you through your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum process. It is a great way to talk to multiple doulas to get an idea of who would be the best fit for you. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk individually with doulas. Think of it as “doula speed dating” :)
This event is free of charge and open to all folks interested in doula support.
Please RSVP so we know how many folks to expect!
*not all of the doulas from the collective will be present but many will be
This class will combine elements from hatha, vinyasa, and kundalini yoga to encourage an easeful pregnancy and birth. We will work on not just the body but the mind and spirit as well through breathwork, movement, and deep relaxation. Pregnant people in all 3 trimesters are welcome. This is a great way to not only prepare your body for birth but to connect with other expecting parents in a fun and relaxing way. Come as you are, no experience necessary!
Pricing: $25/class, or 5 classes for $100, Email: DaniKBarth@gmail.com to sign up or with any questions. Drop-ins welcome if space permits.
Mondays 5:30-6:30pm starting 11/21
About the instructor: Dani Bartholomew has been a certified yoga instructor since 2011 and has taught prenatal yoga for 7 years in both private and group settings. She has over 500 hours of yoga training in various modalities including vinyasa, ashtanga and kundalini. She is also a certified birth and postpartum doula. Her prenatal yoga classes are a supportive environment that help people prepare their bodies for birth and connect with others in the community.
Covid-19 Updates
The Ithaca Doula Collective has made some changes to how we serve the community in response to COVID-19. Covid-19 related pregnancy and postpartum research, local community resources, safety precautions, prenatal and postpartum resources, and an intro to what in-person or virtual support might look like for you.
Our Mission
We are a collective of independent doulas serving the Ithaca, NY and surrounding regions with comprehensive, non-judgmental, inclusive support services, including the following: birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, perinatal loss, abortion, miscarriage, adoption and/or other family transitions.
What is a birth doula?
Birth Doulas have extensive birth training specifically to provide physical and emotional support for you and your partner in labor. They generally provide 1-3 prenatal visits, provide continuous care for your entire birth and then provide 1-2 postpartum visits.
there are many available doulas, take a look to see who would be a good fit for you
Fun facts about our collective
- IDC Doulas attended 10% of all births in Tompkins County in 2018
- Our goal is to support 25% of all births in Tompkins County by 2022
- IDC Doulas offered over 1200 hours of postpartum care in 2018
- IDC Doulas attend births in the 11 surrounding hospitals and at home
- IDC Doulas are multi-talented and serve in 16 other roles in our community
Donate to the Doula Access Initiative
Mission: The Doula Access Initiative supports and expands access to positive experiences of birth, the postpartum period, and other family transitions through free doula care and support services. In establishing a funding source to offset the cost of the full spectrum of doula care, we increase doula access to all families with priority given to Black and Indigenous families. We provide a link between families and doulas in a way that trusts in the family’s wisdom and promotes autonomy. In alignment with Birth and Reproductive Justice movements, we work to remove barriers and reduce health disparities.