Birth Providers
Gently Borne Midwifery is a Home Birth Midwife Practice based in Ithaca, NY. We have served local families in Ithaca and surrounding areas since 1998. Our care team is comprised of a NY Licensed Nurse Midwife/Acupuncturist, Registered Nurses, Birth Assistants, Doulas and friendly office staff.
Mama Bear Midwifery is a Central New York Midwifery practice providing compassionate and personalized care that values informed decision making, active engagement in wellness and the wisdom of the body.
Syracuse Midwives is a midwifery office made up of 5 midwives offering well-woman services to women of childbearing age. Specializing in prenatal care, birth and post partum care, family planning and GYN.
Cathy J. Berry, MD and Associates offers collaborative physician and midwifery care in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Cathy J. Berry, MD and Associates strive to empower women by educating and offering the most up to date medical techniques as well as alternative health choices. They recognize that every woman is unique and present all options and honor the choices of our patients without judgement.
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Pre/Post Natal Resources
The number one choice for labor support, postpartum care, childbirth education, placenta encapsulation, belly binding, newborn sleep education, lactation support, meal preparation, and prenatal yoga in CNY! Our affiliated doulas are a community of professionals.
CNY Therapy Solutions is a mental health therapy office featuring a specialty in maternal mental health in addition to depression, anxiety, life transitions and other issues.
ICAN of Syracuse is a chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education, supporting cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
Freedom in Feeling is the practice of Melanie Jennings, LMHC. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is an unwavering Health at Every Size (HAES), anti-diet, celebrator of body diversity (and firm detester of BMI as a measure of health)-aligned therapist.
Tongue & Lip Tie Resources
Dr. Lawrence Kotlow
Since 1974, Dr. Kotlow has been in private practice, serving the specialized needs of children. Dr. Kotlow is known throughout the country for his innovative techniques and caring manner, and has lectured for some of the top dental societies and dental companies. Dr. Kotlow has lectured in Australia, Taiwan, Canada, England, France, and throughout the United States concerning Pediatric Dentistry and lasers. He has written over 35 articles and authored chapters on pediatric dentistry and lasers for three laser textbooks.
Dr. Elizabeth Billiot
Dr. Elizabeth Billiot is excited to bring excellent and innovative dental care to Ithaca. She graduated from NYU and then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The University of Southern California’s School of Dentistry in 2009. After training extensively with Dr. Kotlow, she offers another quality option for lip and tongue tie revisions.
Lactation Resources
La Leche League provides non-judgemental support and encouragement through both one-on-one assistance and monthly group meetings. Please call or email with questions related to nursing or parenting, we are happy to help you succeed in your goals!
Ania Mroczek, RN, IBCLC brings a combination of personal and professional experience to each client. Located in the Mohawk Valley, Ania provides lactation support to clients at her office in Utica, NY, but will also travel up to 25 minutes outside of New Hartford.
Jen Deschaies, IBCLC brings personalized attention to each client she encounters. She currently offers breastfeeding support, including telehealth, (some) home and office visits.
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Fitness Resources
Angela Mosley specializes in postpartum corrective exercise in helping moms heal after birth the right way. Whether you have a diastasis recti, prolapse or a hypertonic pelvic floor, I have a program that can help you improve your symptoms.
Meghan Barrett is a certified personal trainer from the National Academy of Sports and Medicine and the owner of Barrett Fitness LLC. With over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, I have developed a well rounded expertise around women’s health and fitness with certifications from highly recognized organizations.