Supporting.
Listening.
Nourishing.
The Project
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5 Families
Five households will be selected to participate in the pilot project and paired with a doula.
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Monthly food & care packages
A delicious & nutritious cooked meal + recipe. Care package which will include:
Fresh produce + food prep
2hr doula visit
Small gift
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12 months
The goal of the initiative is intended to demonstrate the need for continuity of care, in the effort of building meaningful relationships rooted in love and trust in Black communities.
What’s a doula?
A doula is a trained support person who provides non-medical care.
Doulas support significant health related experiences, like childbirth, miscarriage, stillbirth, and/or non-reproductive experiences like death and dying.
Key functions of doula care:
Somatic Support
Social Support
Systems Navigation Support
Self-Advocacy Support
Another set of hands & ears
Doulas provide support that looks different depending on the individual. They’re there to support the parent(s) and offer strategies and solutions that lead to the improved experience of birth and postpartum.
