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NCS Doula connects the birthwork community through verified trainings, trusted businesses, and transparent reviews.

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We’re building a platform where every course, certification, and professional resource can be trusted at a glance, educating birthworkers to choose their next step with confidence.

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Whether you’re growing your practice or growing your reach, you’re in the right place. We’ve created a central, community-led platform where birth professionals can discover what’s out there, and where service providers can connect with the people they’re here to help.

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Carrot fertility benefits

Using Carrot benefits for doula support

Many employers offer Carrot fertility benefits that families can use for birth and postpartum doula care. These guides explain how doulas become eligible, how reimbursement works, and how families can find approved providers.

Join the Carrot Doula Directory

Step-by-step guide explaining how doulas apply to the Carrot provider directory and prepare their profile.

Carrot Reimbursement for Doulas

Learn how the reimbursement process works when families use Carrot benefits for doula services.

Carrot-Approved Doula Certifications

See the training and certification programs commonly accepted for Carrot provider eligibility.

CARROT APPROVED COURSES

This is the official logo for Doulaversity added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
DoulaVersity is an organization that offers comprehensive, self-paced online training and certification programs for aspiring doulas and childbirth educators. Their curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including cultural competency, trauma-informed care, and professional birth support, aiming to equip students with the necessary skills to support and empower families during pregnancy and childbirth. The training […]
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The Birth Well is a Baltimore-based provider of holistic birth and wellness services designed to inform and empower growing families. Its offerings include community prenatal yoga classes, yoga for birthing couples, holistic childbirth education workshops, and personalized doula support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The Birth Well also conducts doula training programs, reflecting its mission […]
This is the official logo for Oklahoma Birth Equity Initiative added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
The Oklahoma Birth Equity Initiative (OKBEI) is a community-driven organization committed to reducing maternal health disparities and ensuring equitable, dignified care for all families in Oklahoma. Since 2019, OKBEI has provided culturally responsive doula services, trained over 150 community-based doulas, and developed programs like Queen’s Village Tulsa to support Black women and allies. Their work […]
This is the official logo for Rocky Mountain Doula added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Rocky Mountain Doula is a birth doula training and certification organization based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1998 by pioneer Alice Jackson and now led by Ana M. Hill, it offers a comprehensive Professional Doula Program and has been training and certifying birth doulas across the western U.S. for over 20 years.
This is the official logo for Spokane Tribal Network added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
The Indigenous Birth Justice (IBJ) initiative by the Spokane Tribal Network (STN) is a culturally rooted program dedicated to supporting Indigenous families through pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. Guided by ancestral wisdom and spiritual values, IBJ emphasizes holistic care that honors the legacy of Indigenous peoples. The program collaborates with networks across Washington, including the […]
This is the official logo for Cihuapactli Collective added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
The Cihuapactli Collective is a Phoenix-based nonprofit dedicated to healing and empowering urban Indigenous families, from “womb to tomb”. They focus on sharing Indigenous wisdom and traditional knowledge to improve family wellness. Key programs include birthworker training, cultural education (birth equity, restorative practices), food justice, and mental health initiatives. Rooted in ancestral traditions, their mission […]
This is the official logo for Global Midwifery Services added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Global Midwifery Services is a Washington-based midwifery organization led by certified professional midwife Faisa Farole, dedicated especially to serving Black families. It provides a broad array of services including birth support, postpartum nourishment programs, VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) resources, hearing screening, doula training, consulting, and speaking engagements. Besides direct care, it aims to build […]
This is the official logo for Mahogany Point Perinatal Services LLC added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Mahogany Point Perinatal Services, LLC is a specialized healthcare provider dedicated to supporting women and families throughout the perinatal period. The organization offers comprehensive services including prenatal care, postpartum support, lactation consulting, and maternal health education, focusing on promoting safe pregnancies, healthy deliveries, and positive early parenting experiences. With a patient-centered approach, Mahogany Point emphasizes […]
This is the official logo for Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is a U.S.-based nonprofit founded by Black women to advance the health and well-being of Black women and girls.Through advocacy, research, public policy, education, and community programming, BWHI aims to eliminate health disparities, amplify Black women’s voices, and promote equitable outcomes across areas like maternal health, reproductive health, chronic […]
This is the official logo for Carriage House Birth added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Carriage House Birth is a full-service doula agency offering a variety of services to support families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. They provide professional doula matching, childbirth education classes, postpartum care, and virtual doula training. Their mission is to empower families by offering knowledgeable, compassionate, and personalized support throughout their birth journey.

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Why NCS Doula

Build your business, explore new support options, and contribute your expertise to the next generation of care providers. It all starts here.

Our mission is to connect caregivers with the organizations, trainings, and tools they need to thrive. By centralizing everything, we aim to increase access, raise awareness, and support lifelong professional growth. Whether you’re exploring new certifications or expanding your practice, NCS Doula is your hub for education, development, and industry connection.

Our goal is simple: to make the birthwork ecosystem easier to navigate. Every listing is designed for clarity, and every contributor, big or small, has a place here.

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