Birth In The Know

Birth Network of Monterey County (BNoMC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the birth experience by providing education, resources, and advocacy to parents and families in Monterey County, California. Their mission is to empower birthing individuals to honor and celebrate the birthing process, fostering a community where parents can make informed choices for their birth and early parenting experiences. BNoMC offers a comprehensive directory of local practitioners who endorse Mother-Friendly Childbirth, ensuring accessible and supportive care options. They also host free Parenting 101 classes and “Meet the Doula” events to connect expecting families with essential support.

Birth Learning is a Utah-based organization offering comprehensive birth services, including birth and postpartum doula support, childbirth education, lactation consulting, and advanced doula training. Their mission is to empower individuals with knowledge and support for a positive birth and breastfeeding experience. Recognized as Utah’s premier doulas, they have been honored with awards such as the Best Doula award at the 2023 Best of Utah – Body & Mind Award.

Birthing Little Humans Academy offers a comprehensive 12-week course designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective birth and postpartum doulas. Their program emphasizes community support, providing resources and education to assist doulas in their professional journey. Through their training, participants are prepared to offer compassionate care to mothers and families during critical stages of childbirth and early parenting.

Birthing from Within, founded in 1998 by midwife Pam England, is an organization that trains birth workers, doulas, and childbirth educators to cultivate resilience and resourcefulness for birth. Their approach addresses the deeper needs of birthing families by guiding them to unlock their inner knowing and access coping strategies for whatever birth brings.

Birthing Beautiful Communities (BBC), established in 2014, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving birth outcomes and reducing infant mortality rates, particularly among Black families in Northeast Ohio. They achieve this by providing comprehensive perinatal support, including labor assistance, life goal planning, childbirth and parenting education, and support groups. Central to their mission is the training and employment of Perinatal Support Doulas from within the communities they serve, ensuring culturally relevant care and fostering social cohesion. BBC also addresses systemic issues affecting maternal health, such as systemic racism and healthcare access, through advocacy and community engagement.

Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT), founded by Sabia Wade in 2019, is an organization dedicated to providing socially conscious and culturally appropriate training for birth professionals. Their programs emphasize understanding disparities, inequalities, policies, and rights within the birth environment, aiming to equip doulas and educators to advocate effectively for diverse communities. BADT offers a range of courses, including a 12-week Full Spectrum Doula Training, Childbirth Educator Training, and specialized workshops such as “Supporting People Who Use Drugs,” all designed to prepare birth workers to address various needs in reproductive health.

Birth in Color RVA, established in 2018, is a Virginia-based organization dedicated to promoting maternal healthcare and reproductive justice. They offer a range of services, including culturally competent doula support, childbirth education classes, lactation assistance, and maternal mental health resources. Their mission is to build a vibrant community that celebrates diverse paths to parenthood and advocates for reproductive freedom.

Birth Coach Method is an organization dedicated to integrating transformational coaching strategies into birth support. They offer training programs for birth professionals, including doulas and nurses, aiming to empower expectant and new parents by promoting autonomy, confidence, and positive mindsets throughout the childbearing process. Their offerings include a 3-month immersive Transformational Perinatal Coaching Program, which provides mentorship and tools to facilitate impactful prenatal and postpartum conversations, and a comprehensive Online Doula Training Program that combines over 50 hours of theoretical knowledge with practical strategies, delivered through online classes and community support. Additionally, Birth Coach Method provides resources such as “The Art of Coaching for Childbirth,” a guide designed to help birth professionals integrate coaching techniques into their practice. Their mission is to transform birth support by equipping professionals with the skills to lead clients toward positive and satisfying childbearing experiences.

Birth BNB is an organization based in Detroit, Michigan, dedicated to empowering birthing individuals and birth workers. Their mission includes providing affordable space and fostering collaboration within the community.

Birth Belongs To Women is an organization founded by Kallie Caton and Jessica Grant. They are committed to empowering birth workers, doulas, and mothers through merchandise and resources that challenge the current maternal healthcare system. Their mission emphasizes the importance of homebirth, midwifery care, and women’s autonomy in childbirth. A portion of their profits supports efforts to reform the maternal healthcare system to better honor and support mothers and babies.