You can make a positive impact on the birthing experience of local mothers.
Doulas play a vital role in supporting positive birth experiences by providing consistent, one-on-one care throughout labor. Research suggests that this continuous support helps maintain focus, confidence, and emotional resilience in environments that can otherwise be stressful and overwhelming (Dekker, Evidence on: Doulas, 2024).
Designed to improve maternal and infant health in Palm Beach County, Stronger Together provides comprehensive training and certification to a cohort of aspiring doulas. Once certified, these women are matched with pregnant clients of HMHB with a priority on cultural similarities.
Doulas assist with birth planning, provide support during labor and delivery, and remain engaged with their clients for three months postpartum. Cohort members connect with other doulas as part of the training to become educated about hospital practices and common labor and delivery procedures to allow for even stronger advocacy for mom-to-be.
Doulas who are selected for a cohort will receive all training and materials at no cost.
Additionally, each doula will be paid a stipend for two births during their training period.
Stronger Together Doula Support
Birth and Postpartum Doula Training
Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding Support
Maternal Mental Health
Substance Use & Recovery Support
Business & Entrepreneurship for Doulas
Medicaid & Reimbursement Readiness
Child Abuse & Neglect
Training and education provided by HMHB Certified Doulio trainers and includes:
Be a resident of Palm Beach County
Commit to an intensive 12-15 month training program and complete all training requirements for birthing and postpartum certification
Complete all required application documentation and pass a Level II background screening
Complete required reading from the Stronger Together required reading List
Be mentored by a practicing doula, midwife, nurse practitioner or obstetrics provider through phone, email or video throughout the training program
Observe/participate in a minimum of two sponsored births
Be available to attend 2-3 prenatal appointments with your client
Be available to remain partners with your client for three months postpartum
Complete an Independent Contractor agreement
Doulas selected for the cohort must meet the following requirements:
Interested in becoming a doula?
The application process is easy!
Complete our online application of interest. Submit along with a copy of your resume or a 3-5 minute video about why you want to become a doula.
Applications are currently closed.
Please check back for future opportunities.
Stronger Together Doula Support is made possible with support from:
Community Care Plan, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Florida Blue Foundation, Jewish Women’s Foundation of Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Quantum Foundation, Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, The Fledgling Fund, and Wilson Sheehan Foundation.