Birth Center Near Ithaca, NY
For families in Ithaca and Tompkins County seeking a personalized, low-intervention birth, Cocoon Wellness & Birth Center is a scenic drive south in Waverly, NY. Our accredited midwifery birth center offers continuity of care, a calm birth environment, and established hospital transfer relationships.
Why Ithaca families choose Cocoon
- A scenic drive: Our Waverly center is roughly 40 minutes from Ithaca via Route 96 / Route 34.
- Midwifery model of care: Longer appointments, real continuity with your midwife, and shared decision-making.
- A calm, private setting: A home-like birth suite with a soaking/birthing tub for water birth and freedom of movement.
- Accredited & safety-first: Clear care plans and hospital collaboration whenever it’s needed.
Our services
- Personalized prenatal care
- Natural birth & water birth
- Labor & delivery support
- Postpartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Gynecological care
Insurance & payment
We accept BCBS and Aetna, and offer sensible cash-pay rates. Questions about coverage? We’re glad to help — see our Fees page.
Getting here from Ithaca
Cocoon Wellness & Birth Center is at 31 Ithaca Street, Waverly, NY 14892 — about 40 minutes south of Ithaca — an easy trip for families across Tompkins County.
Ready to learn more?
Schedule a tour or a free consultation to see the space and meet our midwives.