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

Join BWOCC

We Make Learning and Becoming a Doula Accessible to Marginalized Communities

Our trainings are intentionally designed to be inclusive, supportive, and rooted in centering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. By joining our collective membership, you’ll deepen your skills through continuous education, build meaningful connections with a community of doulas, and become part of a powerful network dedicated to advancing reproductive justice.
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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.
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Reproductive Justice in Action

BWOCC Trains 450+ diverse doulas