by Kimberly & Marnellie | Aug 14, 2026 | breastfeeding, community based doula, doula, lactation, postpartum
Why Oregon Needs More Black Lactation Consultants + Why Black Breastfeeding Week Exist Every August, we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month. But from August 25–31, we acknowledge Black Breastfeeding and how deeply important it is not just for black families but for...
by Ali Buchanan | Jul 17, 2026 | doula, equity, general, Reproductive Justice
Medicaid Doula Coverage in Oregon: What SB 1568 Means for Maternal Health Equity The United States is currently facing a profound, escalating maternal health crisis. What makes this crisis particularly devastating is its unequal toll, disproportionately affecting...
by Kimberly & Marnellie | Apr 23, 2026 | community based doula, diversity, doula, doula role, Uncategorized
Cultural Humility Is More Than a Checkbox — It’s How We Show Up with Accountability for the Families We Serve Families of color don’t need a doula who tolerates their culture. They need a doula who is part of it. Jasmine Scott Doula Community Manager Let’s be honest:...
by Ali Buchanan | Jan 16, 2026 | community based doula, diversity, doula, entrepreneur, equity, general, nonprofit
2025 at a Glance: Five Years of Community, Advocacy, and Doula Care with CDA 2025 at a Glance: Five Years of Community, Advocacy, and Doula Care This year marked a powerful milestone for Community Doula Alliance: five years rooted in building, training, and sustaining...
by Ali Buchanan | Apr 10, 2025 | community based doula, doula, equity, Event
Earlier this year, something powerful happened in Oregon: birth workers, artists, researchers, and community members came together to celebrate Black healing, joy, and resilience through a bold new initiative—The Healing Black Birth Project. Led by the Community Doula...
by Ali Buchanan | Apr 7, 2025 | community based doula, doula, equity
Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health through Collective Action and Advocacy for BMHW2025 Black Maternal Health Week 2025 Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health through Collective Action and Advocacy Every year from April 11–17, we...
