The Doula Foundation

04/23/2026

Did you know we host Springfield-Greene County Library District every second Tuesday of the month during our Community Cirlce hour*? Come join us for a baby reading time and learn more about what our library has to offer! 💙

*Community Circle meets every Tuesday from 1:00pm - 1:45pm.

04/23/2026

Congratulations!! 👏👏

The Mercy Hospital in Springfield has been named in Newsweek’s annual list of the best maternity hospitals in the country for 2026.

04/22/2026

We’re so grateful to our partners at Mercy Hospital Springfield and CoxHealth for welcoming us into your labor and delivery departments for a tour. Thank you for taking the time to connect, share, and collaborate with us! Partnerships like these help us better support families across our community. 💛 A special thank you to Grounded Coffee Co. for helping us celebrate our incredible nurses! ☕️🫶🏻

04/20/2026

As Black Maternal Health Week comes to a close, our Black Women, Birthing People, and Maternal Mental Health Fact Sheet provides a closer look at the challenges faced by Black women and birthing individuals, as well as the solutions and resources available to support their mental health.

🔗Access the fact sheet here: https://hubs.la/Q04cxXN50

04/17/2026

We love collaborating with our doula friends across the state! M-Brace Birthing is doing AMAZING work and bringing awareness to celebrate Black Maternal Health Week! 👏👏👏

This Black Maternal Health Week, we're highlighting the power of doulas in supporting Black mothers, in this blog authored by M-Brace Birthing 💜

From advocacy to emotional and physical support, doulas help ensure Black women feel heard, respected and empowered throughout their pregnancy journey — something research shows is critical to improving outcomes.

Read the blog: https://mopqc.org/news/from-one-doula-to-you-how-doulas-support-black-mothers/

04/03/2026

Get ready to stretch, breathe, and connect with like-minded dads! 🧘‍♂️ Our 417 Yoga Dads Spring series meets tomorrow. Register today to secure your spot. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your well-being, improve your flexibility, and build a stronger sense of community. 💪 Sign up now and get ready to feel the benefits of yoga in your daily life!

04/02/2026

✨ It’s time for our ! Today, we’re sharing a local program or service that supports families in our community. 💜 Because knowing what’s available can make all the difference!

👉 This week’s spotlight: Springfield MO Parents as Teachers - Missouri Curriculum Partner

Parents as Teachers is a free, voluntary program for families with children from pregnancy through kindergarten. They offer personalized home visits designed to support your family’s unique needs, using a trusted, research-based curriculum. Plus, each child receives a yearly developmental screening to help make sure they’re growing and reaching important milestones along the way.

04/01/2026

🌸🎉 Happy Birthday to our very own Kaysha Sorrell, an incredible doula and an even more amazing human being! 🎉🌸

Kaysha's kindness, strength, and unwavering support bring so much comfort and joy to the families she serves. The love and care she pours into her work make such a difference in the lives of so many, and today, we celebrate her!

Kaysha, may your day be filled with as much love, peace, and happiness as you bring to others. Wishing you a year ahead full of beautiful moments, joy, and all the things that make your heart smile! 💕✨

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04/01/2026

We’re so proud to be part of the amazing work happening right here in Missouri 💙
As a founding organization of the Missouri Doula Association, supporting families has always been at the heart of what we do. We’re grateful to continue that work alongside the state—helping improve maternal health care by increasing access to doulas and the kind of support every parent deserves.
It’s an honor to be part of this journey and to help create healthier futures for moms and babies across our community.
✨ Take a moment to read the article and learn more about the impact being made!

https://missouriindependent.com/2026/03/16/missouri-doula-program-shows-early-success-as-lawmakers-look-to-expansion/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQm_ylleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeahYX92jbGsL1Wr1K-7-7G1Dk8MnbKsDxKL7SEyi_mekT8TjlJCRHrOliEps_aem_d3w2yhEFgXgAzycS6rArNA

In Missouri, anyone enrolled in Medicaid while pregnant and postpartum can have a doula by their side for free thanks to a program launched in late 2024.

03/31/2026

👩‍👧‍👦 Join us today for our weekly Community Circle at 1:00PM! 🕰️ Each gathering features engaging community speakers, meaningful conversations, and the support every mom deserves. Come as you are, leave feeling empowered. 💬💜

03/30/2026

🤰✨ Calling all mamas! Join us tomorrow for Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga — a gentle, supportive space to connect, stretch, and breathe through every stage of motherhood. Whether you're expecting or newly postpartum, your body and mind will thank you. 🧘‍♀️

💜 Use this link to register: https://gqr.sh/D2Fy