03/12/2026
A quick fact check from some recent questions we've received...
We get it - it can be incredibly confusing when something is new and people just try to jump on the bandwagon without knowing the landscape.
Which is why we want to clear up this new term buzzing in Washington County’s perinatal circles: the Douly Provider.
If you’re a Doula, you might be asking: "Wait, does that mean I’m already a Douly?" Especially if you are also a Community Health Worker (CHW), you might think - "Hey, that sounds like me?!"
Well...not exactly! While it sounds similar, the Douly is a specific, integrated model of care designed with a focused model of care, expanded scope, and advanced training.
Here is the "Fact-Check" on what makes a Douly unique:
✅ The 2-in-1 Powerhouse: A Douly is dual-certified as a THW Birth Doula AND a Community Health Worker who takes an advanced perinatal training built on community-defined priorities.
✅ Expanded Scope: Most doula care ends at 6 weeks postpartum. A Douly stays by a family’s side from early pregnancy all the way through 12 months postpartum through in-home visits to ensure families get accessible health care. That’s a full year of consistent support!
✅ Integrated Model of Care: Unlike private-practice doulas, Douly Providers are part of a Douly Hub for specific "wrap-around" initiative in Washington County. They are going through a unique intake and match process with approved community partners.
Why does this matter? By combining birth advocacy with social service expertise, Douly Providers address the "social determinants of health" for the full year after birth that most clinical care often misses. It’s more than a safe birth—it’s about a supported first year of life.
📍 Want to learn more? Check out the link in our bio if you're interested in becoming a Douly Provider.
