Through doula training and certification, we are creating a network of doulas that provide culturally aligned, physical and emotional perinatal support, that reduces maternal health disparities.
Stronger Together Doula Support
Launched in 2021 as a pilot project, Stronger Together Doula Support was designed to improve maternal health in Palm Beach County through a focused project dedicated to reducing maternal morbidity and mortality in specific neighborhoods with higher rates of poor birth outcomes. The project is now a core program and has expanded to serve women across the county and accepts Haitian doula trainees, with with future plans to add additional cultural matching opportunities.
Applications are open now for the upcoming doula cohort. Click here to learn more.
What is a doula?
A doula (doo-luh) is a community-based individual who provides continuous social, emotional and educational support to a mother during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
A doula can help prepare a birth plan, support physical comfort through massage or breathing exercises, advocate for your needs with medical staff, and provide information about actions taken during and after labor.
Why doula care?
According to March of Dimes, doula care can make labor and delivery safer for pregnant women and their babies. The benefits of doula care include:
Fewer c-sections (cesarean sections)
Reduced anxiety and depression for pregnant women
Less pain-relief medication administered during labor
Shorter time in labor
Fewer negative childbirth experiences
Better communication between pregnant women and their health care providers
Become a Doula
Training and certification opportunities are currently open for Black American and Haitian women. Doulas who are selected for a cohort will receive all training and materials at no cost with a stipend for two births during their training period. Cohort selection is limited.
Hire a Doula
After completing the program, all Stronger Together graduates become independently contracted doulas and operate their own practices. Click below to meet the doulas and find the right one to support your pregnancy.
Stronger Together Doula Support is made possible with support from:
Community Care Plan, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Florida Blue Foundation, Quantum Foundation, Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, and The Fledgling Fund.