BirthWell Partners: Community Doula Project

BirthWell Partners: Community Doula Project Community Doula Project

BirthWell Partners is a non-profit that makes doula training and doula services more equitable and accessible, in order to improve the health of families and communities in Alabama.

04/21/2026

Join us for Slice Slice Baby: Community Baby Shower 💎🍕

We’re bringing families together for a day of support, resources, and celebration—because every parent deserves a village 🤍

🗓 May 2, 2026 | 1–4 PM
đź“Ť The McDonald Hughes Center, Tuscaloosa

✨ Free resources
✨ Giveaways & community support
✨ Food, fun, and connection

⚠️ Registration is required
🎟 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebQfp2ZnV0lwUHciSSdmNanmw0oFhCEGrebtcXersTIMVgog/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116145128045135441790

Tag a parent who should be there 💕👶🏽

Thanks to generous funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, we partnered with Dr. Malak at the University of Alabama in...
04/21/2026

Thanks to generous funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, we partnered with Dr. Malak at the University of Alabama in Huntsville to complete an health econometric analysis of doula services. This study looks at how doula support affects health outcomes for families and how it can help reduce healthcare costs.

She reviewed 10 years of BirthWell Partners data for doula clients and compared it to Medicaid births in Jefferson County during the same time period.

Her findings show what we already know: doula support improves outcomes for moms and babies and also saves the health system money.

Clients who had doula support had:
🔹Lower rates of preterm birth
🔹Lower rates of low birthweight
🔹Lower C-section rates
🔹Higher rates of breastfeeding initiation

Better outcomes (like fewer preterm births) means fewer babies need expensive care like NICU stays or longer hospital visits. The money saved from better outcomes, more than pays for what the cost of doula services would be.

You can read the full article for free here:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-026-27003-1

Our doulas had a great time tabling at the Community Maternal Resource Drive this past weekend as part of the Project Cr...
04/20/2026

Our doulas had a great time tabling at the Community Maternal Resource Drive this past weekend as part of the Project Cradle Care initiative, hosted by the Lambda Eta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

This event focused on raising awareness and connecting families to resources that support healthier pregnancies and better outcomes for Black moms and babies.

We’re grateful to be part of a community working together to address inequities and ensure families have the support they deserve💛

What does it look like when Black moms feel heard and supported during pregnancy and birth? Hear from BirthWell Partners...
04/14/2026

What does it look like when Black moms feel heard and supported during pregnancy and birth?

Hear from BirthWell Partners clients as they share what it feels like to have a community-based doula by their side, helping them trust their bodies, speak up, and find their voice in systems that too often overlook them.

This Black Maternal Health Week, we’re uplifting the voices of our clients and the role doulas play in helping families feel supported, informed, and cared for – because this is how all care should be.

04/13/2026

Interested in having a doula?! We got you! BirthWell Partners provides free/reduced cost birth and postpartum doula services to families in Alabama.

For more information and to see if you qualify, head here: https://www.birthwellpartners.org/services

Today marks the start of Black Maternal Health Week.Black moms and babies continue to face higher rates of maternal mort...
04/11/2026

Today marks the start of Black Maternal Health Week.

Black moms and babies continue to face higher rates of maternal mortality, preterm birth, and infant loss. These outcomes are shaped by gaps in care, unequal treatment, and barriers to support.

At BirthWell Partners, we believe every family deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

This week, we are raising awareness, honoring Black mothers and families, and lifting up solutions like doula support that help improve outcomes and strengthen communities.

Because every mom deserves to feel heard. Every baby deserves a healthy start. Every family deserves to thrive.

đź“Łđź“ŁWe have extended the deadline for Work Study applications for our Summer Doula Training! Originally April 12th, the ne...
04/11/2026

đź“Łđź“ŁWe have extended the deadline for Work Study applications for our Summer Doula Training! Originally April 12th, the new deadline is April 17th!

Our Work Study program makes doula training easier to access by helping with costs and support so more people can become doulas and help families in their communities.

Learn more and apply at: www.birthwellpartners.org/work-study

Our April Postpartum Support Group is two weeks away! Postpartum can have its ups and downs—we’re here to support you th...
04/09/2026

Our April Postpartum Support Group is two weeks away! Postpartum can have its ups and downs—we’re here to support you through it all. Join us for a virtual group led by experienced doulas and moms to connect, ask questions, and receive support.

đź“…April 16th, 6:30-7:30pm
đź“ŤZoom (registration required to receive zoom link)

Need additional postpartum support? We are now offering FREE postpartum doula support to eligible families.

To learn more about doula support and the postpartum support group, head here: https://www.birthwellpartners.org/doulaservices

C-sections are major surgery, and recovery can feel overwhelming. Having support, whether from a doula, loved ones, or ...
04/08/2026

C-sections are major surgery, and recovery can feel overwhelming. Having support, whether from a doula, loved ones, or both, can make healing easier and help you adjust to life with your new baby. You don’t have to do it alone💙

BirthWell Partners offers free and reduced-cost birth and postpartum doula support to families in Alabama. Get the support you need here: https://www.birthwellpartners.org/services

Alabama doulas - we want to hear from you!If you support or have supported birthing families in Alabama, we invite you t...
04/07/2026

Alabama doulas - we want to hear from you!

If you support or have supported birthing families in Alabama, we invite you to take this Doula Workforce Survey. Your voice will help shape policies, Medicaid reimbursement, resources, and supports that reflect the realities of doula work.

Scan the QR code or take it here: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87gGuEVENRkNuUS

Our next "What's on The Menu?" class is coming up on April 9th! In this class, you’ll learn all the birth options for th...
04/06/2026

Our next "What's on The Menu?" class is coming up on April 9th! In this class, you’ll learn all the birth options for things like pain management, movement, monitoring, and more.

Join us and leave knowing exactly what’s on your birth menu and how to choose what works best for you and your baby. Registration is required, and can be done here: https://www.birthwellpartners.org/classes

April is C-section Awareness Month! Let’s bust some myths and share the facts, because every family deserves support and...
04/03/2026

April is C-section Awareness Month! Let’s bust some myths and share the facts, because every family deserves support and options, no matter how their baby arrives.

Doulas support ALL births (yes, even a c-section!) and can help you understand your options, your rights, and how to advocate for the birth you want.

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