Devoted Doula

04/17/2026

I’m excited to be teaching part of this Cohort! Sign up before spots run out!

Applications Open: BLM NH Community Doula Training Cohort

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for our Community-Based Doula Training Cohort. This program is designed to expand New Hampshire’s perinatal workforce while advancing equity and culturally responsive support for birthing families across our state.

Through this training, BLM NH will support 10–12 participants each year to become trained doulas at no cost to participants. The program is rooted in our mission of advancing the liberation, healing, and empowerment of Black and Brown communities through advocacy, education, and community-centered care.

Doulas provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Research shows that doula support can improve birth experiences, increase breastfeeding rates, and reduce unnecessary medical interventions. Yet many families; particularly Black and marginalized families still lack access to culturally responsive birth support. This training seeks to change that.

Participants will receive a comprehensive curriculum aligned with New Hampshire’s proposed doula certification competencies and grounded in racial reproductive justice and Black maternal health advocacy. Training topics will include prenatal and postpartum care, labor support techniques, patient advocacy, navigating healthcare systems, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care.

As part of the program, trainees will also have the opportunity to participate in clinical shadowing experiences through partnerships with local hospitals and colleges, allowing them to observe births and gain hands-on experience needed to pursue certification.

This initiative is part of BLM NH’s ongoing commitment to strengthening community-based care and building a more equitable maternal health system in New Hampshire.

We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about supporting families, advancing birth equity, and serving their communities. No prior medical experience is required.

Apply here: http://Bit.ly/BLMNH_DoulaApp

04/14/2026

03/31/2026

This group is so empowering and inspiring. I am so thankful to be part of a group of women who support and uplift each other. We are stronger together!🤨
Thank you all for always being there. 💕

Our team of doulas are MORE than the skills and certifications they hold. 👉🏼 This is a team of growing, kind, open-minded and loyal people, whose dedication to each other and this community ignites the ultimate ripple effect.

I'm grateful to know this team (30+ people currently) and witness how they show up as people.
.. They carpool to team events, team up at conferences and are eager to step in as backup 👥 when needed.
..They cheer each other on, showing up for things like fundraiser or meal drop-offs after moments of birth and death. 🥧
.. They listen and brainstorm 🧠 when something exciting is in the works or when life on call or knee-deep in postpartum care gets heavy.
.. They are responsive and quick to jump in when me or fantastic admin reach out. (And wow, does Sonny shine bright 🌞)
.. They share resources, are guest speakers at our team lunch & learns, and are constantly open to learning something new.

As World Doula Week 2026 is behind us, I want to express deep gratitude for not just what they do, but for who they *are* 💚

All my love,
Allison

03/01/2026

I had the pleasure of attending a powerful Black Lives Matter conference this weekend, focused on black maternal health. It left me feeling angry and sad at first, then empowered and also grateful for this organization. I spent the day listening, learning and realizing how much more education on black maternal health is still needed. 80% of maternal deaths could have been prevented. With the US having the highest rate of maternal deaths. This is so sad and so unnecessary. These things should not be happening anymore. This is your sign to educate yourself more and better support your black and brown community. I encourage you to attend one of these conferences and learn the facts of what is really happening.
Thank you for organizing this meeting and helping to educate and inspire others. Thank you for grounding us before and after this powerful event and for taking a picture with and 🥰 Thank to all of the speakers and sponsors! I am so grateful for the programs and groups you have created to help educate parents and health care professionals. and TeamBirth! I appreciate you!

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