Empowering Birth Workers, Supporting Families
We are Community Doula Alliance
Discover how our innovative training programs are transforming the lives of doulas and the families they serve in Portland.
Three Paths to Grow & Connect
Start your journey as a doula through our comprehensive training program and learn to support families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with our C.A.R.E. Framework.
Connect with experienced doulas who share your culture, language, and values through our diverse directory — because every family deserves support that feels familiar and affirming.
Already a trained doula on the THW Registry? Join our growing network to access continuing education, resources, and opportunities for connection, advocacy, and mentorship.
Our Mission and Vision
At Community Doula Alliance, our mission is to increase awareness and advocate for racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse doulas. Our focus is to train the next generation of exceptional professional doulas while improving maternal and infant health outcomes and reclaiming cultural practices in their respective communities. As a Black, women-led non-profit organization, our programs are designed within a racial equity framework to address the growing need to support community-based doulas in the Portland, Oregon area, ensuring that families receive the highest quality of culturally-specific care. By fostering a community of exceptionally trained doulas, we aim to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes and create a thriving environment for all.
Join us in our mission to change the face of birth work while making a positive impact on the lives of families and birth workers alike.
Why Choose Culturally-Specific Care
Our programs are designed to equip birth workers with a reproductive & economic justice lens focused within a racial equity framework to advance the skills they need to excel in their roles, providing comprehensive support to families in their respective communities.
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FIVE YEARS OF IMPACT
Community Doula Alliance came together on September 13th to celebrate 5 years of transforming the lives of doulas and the families they serve in the Portland Metro Area and beyond!
It was our biggest event of the year and an amazing experience to see the community come show up to support the impact in Portland.
Thank you to our Gala Sponsors
Our Impact in Numbers
Our main programs, the Portland Doula Training & Diverse Doula Program, have significantly improved maternal and infant health outcomes in the Portland area, fostering a supportive community for all.
Over 500 Families Supported since 2021
84% Vaginal Birth Rate with a CDA Doula
90+ Trained Doulas Added to the Healthcare Workforce
Dedicated 8,000+ hours to prenatal, postpartum, and continuous birth support
We couldn’t do this work without our Community Partners
