Our trainings uplift the leadership of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color!
We unapologetically center QTPOC, advocacy, and the fight for reproductive justice.
Healing. | Reconnecting. | Reclaiming. | Decolonizing.
7 years ago, Birthworkers of Color was founded to reclaim our medicine, share our knowledge with our community, and heal. Our vision is to build an extensive network of competent, skilled, and culturally relevant doulas, making resources and services accessible for marginalized groups. By embracing a more collective perspective on health, we can be a part of creating a more equitable healthcare system for our communities.
All of our Courses are facilitated by
Stevie Merino with Sol & Roots
I think that when we are in our community, when people see us, when people see our work, they're going to value it. Prioritizing our community makes our communities prioritize us and our work.
Meet Our 2024
Guest Presenters
The presenters will be sharing on various topics including mental health & grief, anatomy, postpartum, working with plant relatives, pelvic floor health, abortion, lactation & so much more.
Dr. Q
Sarah Ferguson
Maria Lozado
Christina Wherry
Tema Mercado
Desiree Magsombol
Natalie Shovlin-Bankole
Ser
Christina Lares
Yohualitztli
Dorian Lam
Jadah Parks Chatterjee
Our guiding values
We have been around for 7 years — and we are here to stay!
Healing
Advocacy
Reconnecting
Community
Reclaiming
Inclusivity
De-Colonizing
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We Make Learning and Becoming a Doula Accessible to Marginalized Communities
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CHamoru-Lead Doula Training
Indigenous doulas lead the fight for reproductive care access gap in Guam.
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Having an Advocate by Your Side
Awareness, affordability remain challenges for parents of color to access doulas.
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Medi-Cal Members Doula Benefits
A year after California Medicaid program allowed doula services, uptake is slow.