Doulas are trained professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother or birth giver before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. According to research, women and birth givers who utilized birth doulas are less likely to need Pitocin, less likely to have a cesarean birth, less likely to use pain medication, and more likely to rate their childbirth as a positive experience. Doulas may be employed by a facility or practice independently and start a business. Our participants will be certified through DONA International.

Hire a BPSP Doula

BPSP Graduate Directory

• • Applicant must be 18 years or older
  • Must have a strong interest in working with childbearing families, improving birth outcomes, supporting maternal health, and birthing justice
  • Must have High School Diploma or GED
  • Must not have previously been certified as a Birth Doula or Postpartum Doula
  • Reside anywhere in Georgia. We are especially interested in accepting participants from the perinatal regions of Augusta, Columbus, and Albany.
  • Must agree to attend all HMHBGA training workshops. On average, we will have a training session each month
  • Demonstrate a commitment to becoming a credentialed doula within a 12 month time period
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to the program and desire to provide services
  • Cohort members can not be staff members of HMHBGA or collaborating organizations

The program allows for scholars to practice on their own time, to become credentialed over a period of time that suits their current work or life schedules, and encourage individuals to develop entrepreneurial skillsets to gain new clients and partners to build their practice. Throughout the workshops, we will bring in professionals to discuss the following topics in order to assure each participant has the information they need to fully develop their practice and opportunities for economic self-sufficiency and birthing justice:

• • Gender Affirming Pregnancy
  • Infant Loss
  • Crisis Response in Birthwork
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • and more!

In addition to the trainings listed above, cohort members will be matched with an experienced professional to serve as a mentor throughout the duration of the project.

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