Ancient Song

Ancient Song Ancient Song is a national birth justice organization.

We do this by ensuring that all pregnant, postpartum, and parenting people of color have access to high-quality, holistic doula care and services regardless of their ability to pay. We provide doula training and services, offer community education, and advocate for policy change to support reproductive and birth justice.

We hear the government talk a whole lot about protecting life and caring for women and children. They talk the talk for ...
01/29/2026

We hear the government talk a whole lot about protecting life and caring for women and children. They talk the talk for sure but do they walk the walk?

The United States has the HIGHEST maternal mortality rate of any high income country. That's caring for life? Over 80% of maternal deaths are preventable! That's protecting women? We expect (force, really) mothers to return back to work within days of giving birth, separating human mothers from their babies sooner than we can even legally separate puppies from a dog. Make that make sense.

"You can't say that you care about life but then you don't want to invest in the lives of the people you say you care for." -

We're tired of the talk. We're ready for action. That means funding doulas and midwives. That means cultural preparedness in medicine. That means paid parental leave policies.

Through our advocacy and doula training programs, we are working tirelessly to achieve birth and racial justice for Black and brown folks because we actually care about you and we're here to prove it.

Are you feeling called to help? Birth work is essential to our community's wellness. Sign up for our full spectrum doula...
01/28/2026

Are you feeling called to help? Birth work is essential to our community's wellness. Sign up for our full spectrum doula training. Our first cohort begins February 17th!

At Ancient Song, our doulas are uniquely equipped to support individuals through a wide range of reproductive health experiences, including abortion, adoption, birth, postpartum, miscarriage, stillbirth, and grief support. πŸ’Ÿ

Learn more at ancientsongdoulaservices.com

01/26/2026

‼️ πŸ“’ Ancient Song’s Doula Training is starting soon! Our first cohort of 2026 will start on February 17th. Enrollment is open now.

This is a 12 week full spectrum doula training program open to all levels of experience including beginners. Head over to our website to learn more about what the training entails, schedule, fees, and how to apply!

Today is the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision except today we aren't celebrating decades of prote...
01/22/2026

Today is the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision except today we aren't celebrating decades of protecting women's reproductive rights because in 2022, that decision was reversed.

That move opened the floodgates of abortion and birth control restriction across the country and women are dying as a result. Women who live in states with abortion bans are twice as likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth.

Today, we remember the names and stories of the women who have died as a result of these bans. Tomorrow, we continue advocating for a world that believes the choices we make about our bodies are not up for debate or regulation.

Black mothers deserve safe, healthy pregnancies and labors but that's the bare minimum. That's not asking too much. Blac...
01/21/2026

Black mothers deserve safe, healthy pregnancies and labors but that's the bare minimum. That's not asking too much. Black mothers deserve joy and whimsy and the magic of watching their children grow.

We took a little break from socials at the end of 2025. It was time to take some space. Recharge, disconnect, and reenga...
01/18/2026

We took a little break from socials at the end of 2025. It was time to take some space. Recharge, disconnect, and reengage with the natural world around us. But we're back! πŸ‘‹πŸΎ

If you're new around here, we're Ancient Song and we're on a mission to decolonize birth. Our work ensures that all pregnant, postpartum, and parenting people of color have access to high-quality, holistic doula care and services regardless of their ability to pay.

We provide doula training and services, offer community education, and advocate for policy change to support reproductive and birth justice!

If you're a parent, pregnant, interested in becoming a doula, or simply an advocate for birth justice, you're in the right place.

You can learn more about our work, and how to get involved by visiting the link in our bio!

2026 started with a heavy loss. Days after welcoming her baby into this world, Dr. Janell Green Smith, a midwife and Bla...
01/17/2026

2026 started with a heavy loss. Days after welcoming her baby into this world, Dr. Janell Green Smith, a midwife and Black maternal health advocate passed away due to childbirth complications. She committed both her life and her career to eliminating these exact outcomes.

We grieve not only the loss of an advocate and midwife but a mother and a wife. It's on all of us to dismantle the systemic racism that has resulted in Black birthing people being 3x more likely to die during pregnancy. We need more Black and brown birth workers. We need institutional reform, provider accountability measures, and medical provider education that encompasses a cultural humility framework. We are committed to fighting for that at Ancient Song.

Join D4D and A Better Balance on December 11, 2025 and January 8, 2026 at 7pm (EST)  via Zoom to learn about Temporary D...
11/25/2025

Join D4D and A Better Balance on December 11, 2025 and January 8, 2026 at 7pm (EST) via Zoom to learn about Temporary Disability Insurance, a New York State benefits that can help financially support you or your clients through pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Every couple of months Doulas 4 Democracy will be hosting knowledge and skillshares, coordinated events where folks can collectively learn and apply skills regarding real-life issues in our communities. Come through to our first one to learn how Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) entitles New York State residents to partial wage replacement during the pregnant and postpartum periods -- aka making sure you get paid while you can't work. First session we'll be discussing what TDI is and how it can help; and the second session we'll go through how to apply for TDI.

Come through with your questions and curiosities and we'll supply the facts! Register here to join: https://bit.ly/D4DTDITEACHIN
See you soon!

✨🌟 The Birth Giving Gala ✨🌟An unforgettable evening celebrating Birth Justice and The Birth Justice Institute , Communit...
10/21/2025

✨🌟 The Birth Giving Gala ✨🌟
An unforgettable evening celebrating Birth Justice and The Birth Justice Institute , Community, and Collective Power. Ticket sales end Wednesday October 22 2025 end of day.
πŸ“… Friday, October 24, 2025
πŸ•– 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
πŸ“ 47 Edison Place, Newark, NJ
🎀 Keynote Address by Dr. Lynn Roberts
🍴 Delicious food & fine dining
🎢 music + vibes
πŸ† Awards honoring birth Justice Fellows and Facilitators
This is the night to celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and beauty of our movement. πŸ’œ
🎟️ Tickets: $50 Early Bird | $75 General
Tickets are still available!
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1568167253469?aff=oddtdtcreator
πŸ”— RSVP & Tickets in bio
Dress to impress ✨ Newark, let’s make history together!

πŸ”₯ Tonight We Gather in Honor + Healing πŸ”₯πŸ•―οΈ We Remember, We Heal: Honoring Pregnancy & Infant Losswith Erica M. Freeman, ...
10/16/2025

πŸ”₯ Tonight We Gather in Honor + Healing πŸ”₯
πŸ•―οΈ We Remember, We Heal: Honoring Pregnancy & Infant Loss
with Erica M. Freeman, Founder + Host of πŸ’œ
This conversation is for every parent, doula, and birth worker holding space for grief, love, and remembrance.
πŸ—“οΈ Tonight | Thursday, Oct 16 | 6–7 PM EST
✨ Join us for a powerful evening of truth, tenderness & transformation.
Let’s end the silence. Let’s healβ€”together. πŸ¦‹

✨🌟 The Birth Giving Gala ✨🌟An unforgettable evening celebrating Birth Justice and The Birth Justice Institute , Communit...
10/10/2025

✨🌟 The Birth Giving Gala ✨🌟
An unforgettable evening celebrating Birth Justice and The Birth Justice Institute , Community, and Collective Power.
πŸ“… Friday, October 24, 2025
πŸ•– 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
πŸ“ 47 Edison Place, Newark, NJ
🍴 Delicious food & fine dining
🎢 music + vibes
πŸ† Awards honoring birth Justice Fellows and Facilitators
This is the night to celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and beauty of our movement. πŸ’œ
🎟️ Tickets: $50 Early Bird | $75 General
πŸ”— RSVP & Tickets in bio
Dress to impress ✨ Newark, let’s make history together!

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521 Halsey Street
Brooklyn, NY
11233

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm

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