Community Doula Alliance

Here's the real cost...

Talented doulas leave the profession.

Birth workers are burnt out.

Community leaders forced to choose between impact and income.

And the cycle starts all over again because the doula industry has gotten really good at selling training.

Not nearly as good at helping doulas build sustainable careers.

For Black and Brown birth workers, the stakes are even higher.

Many of us enter this work because we care deeply about health disparities in our communities, birth equity, and communal care.

Real talk - passion is not a business plan and purpose shouldn't require poverty.

That's one of the reasons we created a program that focuses on both training AND business support.

Not to mention why we are so strategic in how our trainings are offered. 👀

We want you to enter birth work supported so you can STAY in birth work - despite the doula industrial complex.

If you want to experience a training that takes a different approach, RSVP to join us at our upcoming Open House to learn more!

Let's start the week off by leaning into community & lifting each other up💜

Head over to our stories to grab individual versions of some of the affirmations to share with your own community!

If you believe every family deserves an exceptional, diverse doula by their side, then be part of the hidden army we need in our corner 💜

To the foundations, donors, partners, and champions who move us forward year after year: Thank you.

Because of your sustained commitment, we can plan for the future with confidence.

But the work doesn’t stop here—and we want you right alongside us for the next chapter.

✨Join us for our CDA Open House! ✨
Come see our space, meet our team and community of doulas plus learn more about our doula training programs.

🗓️ When: Monday, June 29th from 6-8pm
📍 Where: CDA Office, 1820 SW Vermont St A, Portland, OR 97219

Head to the link in our bio to RSVP for your free spot at the Open House! 💜

Sunshine mixed with a little June magic🌈💜

If you’re entering a room with a head full of assumptions and a folder full of certifications, you’re missing the point.

And the statistics prove that we need more from a training than checking the requirement box.

That certificate does not dismantle the systems that cause harm.

It doesn't teach you how to check your bias.

It definitely doesn't prepare you to be corrected by the very families you serve.

Our latest blog post written by our very own Community Doula Manager, Jasmine Scott, is a powerful discussion that expands beyond the 3 things listed in this carousel.

Make sure you check it out (link in bio) and save this post because birth work is internal work 💜

With Shafia Monroe Consulting – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Honoring the Service of Women of Color This Memorial Day 🎖️

As of 2024, women only make up about 18% of the military active duty representation and, of that - women of color make up nearly half of the entire female force.

Their dedication, leadership, and sacrifice are vital pillars of our armed forces. Here's to the profound contributions of the diverse women who step up to serve our nation - we salute you 🫡