How YOU Birth Doula Initiative
Connecting community doulas to one another and to families for the purpose of increasing compassionate support to birthing persons of color, regardless of financial barriers.
Why is a Doula important?
Late Pregnancy
Labor & Birth
Breastfeeding & Postpartum
In Muskegon County . . .
49% of Black births have had less than adequate prenatal care
The infant mortality rate is 4 times higher for children of color than it is for white children
Doula support is a safe and cost-effective intervention to improve birth outcomes.
A doula is a companion who provides support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and early postpartum. A doula is formally trained in compassionate care but is not a medical professional and does not take the place of a doctor.
Doula services have been shown to positively impact the social determinants of health, support birth equity, and decrease existing health and racial disparities.
Some doulas are especially trained for grief and loss support.
Are you thinking about having a Doula?
Complete our Client Intake Form, and a member of our team will be in touch with you!
