Birthworkers & Doulas
Strengthening the people who support birth.
Birthworkers play a vital role in helping families feel informed, supported, respected, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
The National Birth Coalition brings together doulas, healthcare professionals, advocates, researchers, and community members to strengthen support for families and address disparities in maternity care.
STRONGER TOGETHER
Building a Stronger Birth Support Network
Meaningful change happens when birthworkers, families, healthcare providers, advocates, researchers, and communities come together with a shared commitment to healthier outcomes. By building stronger relationships, sharing knowledge, elevating community voices, and connecting people across the maternity care system, we can identify barriers, support practical solutions, and create more equitable, respectful, and culturally responsive experiences for families throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
UR FOCUS
Supporting birthworkers. Strengthening communities.
Our work focuses on building stronger connections between birthworkers, families, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.
Doula Support
Recognizing and strengthening the role of birth and postpartum doulas in supporting families.
Community Connection
Creating stronger relationships between birthworkers, families, professionals, and local communities.
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Education & Training
Encouraging knowledge-sharing and continued learning among birthworkers and community partners.
BIPOC Birthworkers
Elevating the experiences and contributions of birthworkers serving communities disproportionately affected by birth disparities.
Advocacy
Supporting birthworkers who advocate for respectful, equitable, and culturally responsive maternity care.
Collaborative Solutions
Bringing diverse perspectives together to develop practical approaches to improving maternal and infant health.
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GO DEEPER
Related pages.
Maternal health connects directly to these parts of our work.
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