Peridot Births by Leslie the Doula

04/11/2026

What a Black Community Doula day (two, to be exact) I have had. It’s been up and down, an honored privilege to show up and support, and with teaching and supporting, I don’t think I miss one single realm of possibilities of doula support in the last 48 hours. They gave me this band, and I was hesitant to be identified as “doula”, since the title rarely gives me privilege in the hospital system, but I gave it a go, and it’s finally coming off while I soak my doula soul. I wish peace, rest, liberation, joy, on my relatives that answer the call

partners have released 7-demands to protect, uplift and honor the Black Doula profession. Black Doulas are demanding an equitable wage, to be included as experts in legislative efforts, not to be used as a bandage for the BMH crisis, to have their mental health prioritized, to not
be regulated by the state, and to be empowered to utilize
other titles for their work outside of the colonized term
“doula” Learn more at blackdouladay.org. Join in by
reposting and sharing how you or/your organization are
uplifting & empowering Black Doulas.

04/10/2026

03/29/2026

Doulas provide physical and emotional support before, during and after birth. Such care used to be seen as a luxury and was available only to those who could afford it.

03/11/2026

We are proud to invite you to this FREE Virtual 4-week workshop to learn about Preventing Postpartum Depression! ✨ Led by the amazing Doula & Educator of Peridot Births! 🌹 The workshop teaches the Rose Program:
“Reach Out, Stay Strong, Essentials for mothers of newborns”
An Evidence-based Intervention to Prevent Postpartum Depression.
Topics include
🌹psychoeducation on postpartum depression,
🌹managing the transition to motherhood,
🌹managing relationships,
🌹self-care,
🌹assertiveness and goal-setting, and a review session.

✨ All expecting mamas welcome ✨

Dates & Time
🤍Mar 16, 2026 08:30 PM
🤍Mar 23, 2026 08:30 PM
🤍Mar 30, 2026 08:30 PM
🤍April 6, 2026 08:30 PM

Register Via Zoom Link: Bit.ly/ppdprevention

03/10/2026

Privileged to spend spring break teaching a few segments of Indigenous Postpartum Doula training to 25 advanced Indigenous Full Spectrum Doulas of Arizona by invitation with the masterful facilitator and community champion Raeanne Madison of Postpartum Healing Lodge, in the company of Elder Tachinii Manda and Elder Ora Nez and the dream team with Zunneh-bah A. so joyous to see some familiar names and new relatives in this held learning space ase

03/05/2026

We are honored to introduce a featured speaker on our Maternal Health Workshop Breakout Session #1 Panel, Leslie Greene.

✨ Leslie Greene, Birth & Postpartum Doula

A Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Babywearing Consultant, and Evidence Based Birth™ Instructor, Leslie is passionate about birth justice and supporting Black and Brown families, People of Color, and LGBTQAI+ communities. She ensures that no family is turned away due to insufficient resources, empowering mothers with compassionate guidance and advocacy throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Leslie’s expertise highlights the power of doula support in improving birth experiences, postpartum recovery, and maternal confidence. Her perspective on emotional, physical, and advocacy-centered support is essential for anyone interested in maternal wellness.

Join us on March 21 for our Maternal Health Workshop!

🎟 Save your spot today at vawfsc.org/mhw with code VAWFSC for discounted pricing.

Not able to cover the cost? Email marketing@vawfsc.org to claim a scholarship ticket.

02/03/2026

12/29/2025

WOW. We’ve been in this town almost 100 years and there’s been a coffeeshop in town for ten. How come I didn’t know? I’m so happy that I know. ☕️ 🎄 🫖 🛋️

12/22/2025

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So blessed to spend the longest night of
the year in circle with a close group of dear friends, celebrating the year that has gone and welcoming a little more light each day as the days lengthen and the season of endings and quiet renewal moves through us. Looking forward to more lightening. Happy Winter Solstice! ❄️🕯️🌑

08/27/2025

This tee is getting sicka me but I am still obsessed!! Ain’t no way I wasn’t wearing it to the FOURTH cohort of Creating Dynamic Classes presented to WIC in 7 Midwest states by Postpartum Healing Lodge, hosted by the maven of group facilitation, Raeanne Madison, little ol’ me, and the literal indigenous princess Zunneh-bah A. Jim

Happy Black Breastfeeding Week!!!

The news is ugly, but you’re not crazy, this land was built on indigenous land and blood. Black backs and BLACK MILK. This land is ours and we belong here ✊🏾

08/19/2025

Getting excited for this training coming up this very weekend! If you’ve been hearing the call and feeling the itch to serve, it’s not too late to come with. I am so privileged to be able to initiate this new group of labor companions, space holders, compassionate caregivers to the impactful work of the doula.

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08/13/2025

And that’s a wrap on our 3rd of 5 trainings for WIC Midwest (7 states y’all!!!) repping Postpartum Healing Lodge, the first and only indigenous owned organization hired to train WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, Dietitians, and IBCLCs! Thank you always, Madison for the invitation to collaborate and -bah A. Jim for flawlessly killing the support, and our amazing guest speakers, Angelene Adams and Elaine Mollindo!

Every time we present this workshop, I log off and feel like I’ve learned as much as I taught lol so I again have plenty of homework to do 🙃

Every day, showing up, do the work, distrupting the systems, uplifting our communities, and doing the work our ancestors called us to! Creating Dynamic Classes to disrupt patriarchy and heal our people. Peace to the revolution and of course, don’t forget I have a doula training coming up if you wanna be the change. I’m off to find some birthday cake ase

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