Doulas are trained professionals who provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. According to research, women 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 in one of the following counties: Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale, Georgia
  • Must agree to attend 4 out of 7 total 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:

• • Personal Branding
  • Business Planning & Financial Management
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Holistic and Comprehensive Care for Queer and Trans Birthgivers
  • Doula Business Essentials
  • Apothecary and Traditional Herbal Medicine
  • and much 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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