Postpartum Doulas
Taking care of a newborn is not a one person job
Taja Iglesias, founder of The Momager Co. 2023 grant recipient.
Photo CreditWE'RE BRINGING THE VILLAGE BACK
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We're creating a world where parents don't feel alone.
Lack of social support has a number of detrimental effects on families and mothers postpartum. It's an intense time of growth and bonding, and lack of adequate support puts parents' mental and physical health at risk.
01 The doulas of Hope and Healing Family Center in New York provide services to their clients free of charge.
02 Birth and postpartum doula Savannah of Georgia is expanding her practice to reach families regardless of their ability to pay.
The matter at hand...
Traditionally, mothers were surrounded by a community that provided support after birth.
But in today's society, many go it alone. New parents are taking care of newborns, tending to the household, caring for other children, managing their own needs and (maybe) squeezing in a shower. It's no surprise that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are on the rise.
HOw we support postpartum doulas & families
We’re dedicated to making postpartum doulas accessible to all families who desire one.
Our work
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Postpartum Doula Organization Grants & Funding
We award grants to doula organizations to help provide free or discounted postpartum doula services. The doula organizations we support are chosen based on sustainability and impact in their communities.
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Aspiring Postpartum Doula Scholarships
We award full and partial scholarships to aspiring postpartum doulas to help them complete their doula training courses. Our scholarship recipients demonstrate passion, drive, and a commitment to improving birth experiences for families in their communities.
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Research & Education
We're creating a world where doula care is understood and readily acceptable to all who want it. We invest in new studies and disseminate existing research, advocate for the profession, and educate the public about the importance of collective support.
What is a
postpartum doula?
Postpartum doulas are trained professionals who support families after birth. They provide practical support, emotional reassurance, and information. Postpartum doulas are present in the new family's home and take on a role similar to that of an experienced grandmother, loving aunt, or best friend. They are not health care professionals, they do not give advice or make judgements, but they do have experience with the transformational power of childbirth.
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01 Suzette Jules Jack is the founder of the Hope and Healing Family Center of Brooklyn, New York, and a doula herself.
02 The doulas of Hope and Healing Family Center in New York provide services to their clients free of charge.
03 Lakesha Quarles of SunFlower Births, LLC in South Carolina is passionate about spreading the word in her community that feeling held during this delicate time is of utmost importance.
Social support for
Birthing people, mothers, and families after birth
Doula Anne Kathryn looks on admiringly as Heather feeds her third baby.
Kaila Matthews of WhatTheDoula LLC provides birth and postpartum support in Memphis, Tennessee.
Parents hold babies. Doulas hold parents.
The doulas of Naturally Nurtured Birth Charitable Services provide culturally congruent care for families.
Doula Jackie supports her client in Memphis, TN
Provide a postpartum doula for a family in need.
Be the
village
Share your story
Do you have a postpartum doula story to share?
Whether you are a postpartum doula or you’ve experienced the benefits of one, we’d love to hear from you! Please share as much or as little as you like. Our goal is to share more real-life examples to help advocate for doulas, and educate the public on the importance of community support.
Benefits of postpartum doula support:
“The transition into new parenthood can be vulnerable, and postpartum doulas are experts in emotional support, active listening and encouraging their clients to follow their own hearts.”
— DONA International
