For
Doulas

A doula is a birth worker that supports a pregnant person throughout their pregnancy and delivery. While they are not technically defined as medical providers, the services they offer help mothers and non-binary pregnant people make informed decisions about the care they want to receive throughout the pregnancy and during labor and delivery. To learn more about the role doulas play in the mitigation of adverse outcomes during childbirth, here are some articles you can read: 

• Impact of Doulas on Healthy Birth Outcomes
• Striving for Equitable Birth Outcomes Through Doula Care
• Doulas and Black Maternal Health

For those interested in becoming a doula in the state of Massachusetts, here are some organizations that do training and certification:

• Boston Birth Associate
• Doula Training Guide
• Best Doula Training