Full Spectrum Doula Support

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Partnerships, Teachers & Continuing ED

Sumi's Touch

A Birthing, Postpartum & loss certification course. Completed 40 hours of course work & trainings in 2020. Learn more about Sumi’s work here!
DONA International

Attended their 27 Hour Postpartum Training in 2024 taught by doula & educator Jen Chandlee; certification in progress. Click here for to learn more!
Botanical Birthways

A 6-week module that uplifts indigenous African birthing traditions and speaks extensively to continental ancestral knowledge, herbs, and practices to support a better birth outcome. More about Joyell’s course here!
Doula Access Initiative

Have served as an independent contracted Full Spectrum Doula since 2022. DAI provides free to low-cost birth support services to BIPOC & low-income people.
The Doula Partnership

Have served as a contract doula since 2024. The Doula Partnership is a no-cost program that aims to promote and provide birth and postpartum doula services for Cortland community members who identify as low-income, may have challenges accessing prenatal, birth, and postnatal support, and/or have experienced previous adverse maternal health outcomes.

FAQ

What is a Full Spectrum Doula?

Full Spectrum doulas are nonmedical professionals that give physical, emotional and informational support during many reproductive and family transitions (such as loss, abortion, miscarriage, adoption, surrogacy, contraception and more.)
What is the difference between a Birthing & Postpartum Doula?

Birth doulas are nonmedical professionals that offer physical and emotional support during childbirth and the months leading up to childbirth.
Postpartum doulas are nonmedical professionals that give physical and emotional support right after childbirth and the months following childbirth. Doulas can help to make postpartum changes easier and smoother. Doulas support your specific needs!
What happens after I contact you for support?

I will be in touch with you within a weeks time, depending on when you have sent the message. We will we will find a time to have our first initial meeting to ensure that I am the best fit for your needs.