Doula Lab

02/20/2026

Please check your emails if you were recently interviewed for our Perinatal Health Worker Program. We sent out acceptance letters Monday. Thank you for your time and consideration! We look forward to seeing you all in the next steps.

02/16/2026

❗️UPDATE❗️
JOIN US ON MARCH 1st
FROM BETTER TO BEST
Hey moms, this is a safe place to converse, express, and start the journey of healing your maternal and postpartum mental health experiences.
Food, fun, fellowship, and sisterhood all hosted by the amazing Ronda Smith-Branch.

Register below:
https://doulalab.org/event1/from-better-to-best-remembering-the-roots/

02/12/2026

Virtual events every Thursday into April!!
We hope to see you online tonight!

02/12/2026

Tickets are on sale!!!
See you there!

✨ You’re invited! ✨

Join us for the 1st Annual Centering Joy in the Black Birthing Experience Stakeholders Mixer, hosted by The Doula Lab in partnership with the St. Louis Integrated Health Network.

This evening brings together community leaders, birth workers, providers, and partners to connect, build relationships, and celebrate the collective work supporting Black families and birth experiences.

📅 April 10, 2026
🕔 5:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 The Venue Arcade (2801 Locust St., Suite 101 St. Louis, 63103)

👗 Cocktail attire required | Afro-futuristic style encouraged
Ticket sales close April 1.

🎟 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://bit.ly/49Lm7nZ purchase tickets.
We’re grateful for our partnership with The Doula Lab and look forward to an evening rooted in connection, collaboration, and joy.
Doula Lab Affinia Healthcare Care STL Health Family Care Health Centers Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers SSM Health - St. Louis BJC HealthCare City of St. Louis Department of Health Saint Louis County Department of Public Health WashU Medicine WashU In St. Louis, For St. Louis SLU School of Medicine Community Health Commission of Missouri Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) STLCHWCo Missouri PQC

02/11/2026

Men showed up on a 10-degree Saturday morning to take their health seriously. Blood pressure checks. BMI screenings. Glucose screenings. Physicals. Sound bathing, breathwork, and a full yoga session led by Alonzo Nelson and The Collective STL. They also heard from Etoya R. White courageously sharing his journey with prostate cancer—offering real, preventative insight rooted in lived experience.
None of this happens without intention and care. Deep gratitude to the women who poured into this space—Studentmidwife Bean, Vella Ying-Clayburne,Ta'Mare Banks, Crystal Bailey, and so many others—who showed these men, in action, that their health matters to their families, their communities, and the future.
This was a strong kickoff to Doula Lab’s men’s programming for 2026. Every month, men will have a space to convene, get stronger, fellowship, and build community.
Health is not optional. Brotherhood is not accidental. We’re just getting started.
📸: Tim McNeese

02/11/2026

Repost from our Director of men's health and wellness Mr. Brad M Edwards

Men showed up on a 10-degree Saturday morning to take their health seriously. Blood pressure checks. BMI screenings. Glucose screenings. Physicals. Sound bathing, breathwork, and a full yoga session led by Alonzo Nelson and The Collective STL. They also heard from R. White courageously sharing his journey with prostate cancer—offering real, preventative insight rooted in lived experience.
None of this happens without intention and care. Deep gratitude to the women who poured into this space, Studentmidwife Bean, Vella Ying-Clayburne,'mare Banks, Bailey, Kyra L Patton, WE CARE Clinic and so many others—who showed these men, in action, that their health matters to their families, their communities, and the future.
This was a strong kickoff to Doula Lab’s men’s programming for 2026. Every month, men will have a space to convene, get stronger, fellowship, and build community.
Health is not optional. Brotherhood is not accidental. We’re just getting started.
📸: Tim McNeese
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

02/09/2026

Applications have been extended through 2/15! Don’t miss out! Only a few slots left to fill!

02/07/2026

Positive transformations are taking place in Belleville, IL. By partnering with the American Heart Association - Missouri, Aetna, and Vision Point Grooming and Styles, we are creating a safe space for black men to achieve health and wellness, a setting traditionally favorable for men of color. More information will be shared. We appreciate the participation of all who attended Chairs and Conversations in December. Further announcements are anticipated from Doula Lab. Stay tuned. American Heart Association - Missouri Aetna Vision Point Grooming and Styles Doula Lab
Photo 📸 credit: Tim McNeese

02/01/2026

Time is running out. Get those applications in!