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Birthworkers of Color Collective offers Doula of Color Trainings & Birthwork Collective rooted in community, activism, & centering BIPOC.
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Exclusive access to our Mentorship Program. Opportunities for paid teaching roles and doula services. Support with insurance billing, including Doula Medi-Cal Benefits (Group provider). Official BWOCC Doula Badge. Inclusion in our Doula Directory on the website. Ongoing continuing education and training resources. Leadership development and opportunities to take on key roles. Networking connections, referrals, and letters of recommendation. Access to funding opportunities for career growth and services.
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February Wellness + Movement Series
February Wellness + Movement Series
DOULA SUPPORT
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Birthworkers of Color Collective information and resources on Medi-cal Doula Services
No-Cost Abortion Doula Support
No-Cost Abortion Doula Support
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Free Postpartum Support Group - Next Group Feb 6 and Feb 20
Free Postpartum Support Group - Next Group Feb 6 and Feb 20
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Wilmington - Free Childbirth & Lactation Education Classes every Wednesday 11am
Wilmington - Free Childbirth & Lactation Education Classes every Wednesday 11am
SERVICES
Community Acupuncture Clinic - 1st Wed of Alternating Months
Community Acupuncture Clinic - 1st Wed of Alternating Months
Acupuncture with Awaken Remedies - Every 3rd Wednesday
Acupuncture with Awaken Remedies - Every 3rd Wednesday
TRAININGS & CLASSES
Doula of Color Training | Birthworkers of Color Collective
Doula of Color Training | Birthworkers of Color Collective
PAVE Medi-Cal Portal Trainings for California Doulas - Every 3rd Thursday
PAVE Medi-Cal Portal Trainings for California Doulas - Every 3rd Thursday
IN THE NEWS
Strengthening Birth Support: L.A. Care Honored by Birth Workers of Color Collective | L.A. Care Health Plan
Strengthening Birth Support: L.A. Care Honored by Birth Workers of Color Collective | L.A. Care Health Plan
Michigan pays $3.5M for doulas so low-income moms have healthy births
Michigan pays $3.5M for doulas so low-income moms have healthy births
To combat its high infant mortality rate, the state is reimbursing birth professionals to help expectant mothers. And outcomes are improving.
Birthworkers of Color Collective Trains 27 New Doulas and Strengthens Equity in Perinatal Care - LA2050
Birthworkers of Color Collective Trains 27 New Doulas and Strengthens Equity in Perinatal Care - LA2050
LA2050 is an initiative driving and tracking progress toward a shared vision for the future of Los Angeles.
The Sacramento Observer - Medi-Cal now covers doula care since 2023
The Sacramento Observer - Medi-Cal now covers doula care since 2023
California's Medi-Cal now covers doula care since 2023. Learn how the state is working to increase access and awareness of this benefit.
ABC Pacific - Too many Pacific women die in childbirth. How can they be saved?
ABC Pacific - Too many Pacific women die in childbirth. How can they be saved?
The rate of women who die during childbirth is alarmingly high in parts of the Pacific. According to World Population Review, the rate of maternal mortality in Papua New Guinea is 192 deaths in every 100,000 live births. That’s compared with a country like Australia, which is just three in every 100,000 births. The reasons for these deaths vary from geographic barriers and lack of medical services to cultural barriers. However, measures are being taken to address this limitation and help save the lives of women in the Pacific. Sistas Let’s Talk host Natasha Meten speaks to Marshall Islands health secretary Francyne Wase-Jacklick, Stevie Merino-Mesa from the Birthworkers of Colour Collective and midwife Cherolyn Polomon who started a Whatsapp group for hundreds of Papua New Guinea’s health workers to collaborate about maternal health.
Guam Village Educationals
Guam Village Educationals
As part of the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services' observance of National Primary Care Week,the Guahan Doula Project is hosting outreach sessions - helping mothers find comfort, conf
Doula outreach bringing support, more community events planned
Doula outreach bringing support, more community events planned
To reduce maternal and fetal mortality rates on Guam, the Birthworkers of Color Collective is going out into the community to connect expectant and postpartum mothers with much-needed support.
Free prenatal education sessions to help lower Guam's maternal, infant deaths
Free prenatal education sessions to help lower Guam's maternal, infant deaths
One Micronesia Show about Guam Doula Project
One Micronesia Show about Guam Doula Project
How Medi-Cal coverage could impact doula accessibility
How Medi-Cal coverage could impact doula accessibility
Awareness, affordability remain challenges for parents of color to access doulas • Long Beach Business Journal
Awareness, affordability remain challenges for parents of color to access doulas • Long Beach Business Journal
A Year After Medi-Cal Allowed Doula Services, Uptake Is Slow
A Year After Medi-Cal Allowed Doula Services, Uptake Is Slow
Birthworkers of Color Collective in the 2024 report on the status of women and girls
Birthworkers of Color Collective in the 2024 report on the status of women and girls
How Chamoru Doulas Are Bringing Birthing Support to Guam
How Chamoru Doulas Are Bringing Birthing Support to Guam
"Redefining Our Own Center”: An Interview with Stevie Merino | Rhetoric of Health & Medicine
"Redefining Our Own Center”: An Interview with Stevie Merino | Rhetoric of Health & Medicine