Many community doulas have faced the challenges of the maternal health crisis firsthand—through their own births or those of loved ones. They have transformed that experience into a mission: to ensure that birth is not only safer but also empowering and beautiful, no matter the journey. By confronting daily injustices in the maternal care system, they help birthing parents step into their power and reimagine what birth can be.
Community doulas meet each parent where they are, listening to their needs, honoring their wishes, and building the support system they deserve.
This kind of care is rooted in a long tradition—from Black grand midwives to great aunts and grandmothers—who have always nurtured new parents, new babies, and new families. Through their work, community doulas are bringing joy and connection back to the heart of birth.