Gifted Hands International

05/27/2026

Clinical Training Weekend is almost here and we’re looking for volunteers to help us make the magic happen!

Clinical Weekend is one of the most exciting parts of the GHI experience, and it takes an amazing team behind the scenes to help everything run smoothly.

If you’d like more information or to support the next generation of doulas and be part of an incredible weekend, please complete the volunteer sign-up form by Friday, May 29th using the link below.

https://zfrmz.com/T1GNbOqMTRxpLiI2d1Fg

Thank you for always showing up for the GHI family. Higher standards of care start here.

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

Different backgrounds. Different journeys. One room full of purpose.

Our Birth Worker Mixer was everything we hoped for and more. From reconnecting with familiar faces to welcoming new ones into the community, the room was filled with collaboration, laughter, wisdom, and genuine connection.

This work can be heavy, so moments like this matter. Community matters. Safe spaces for birth workers to pour into each other matter.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, connected, shared, and helped make the night so special. We’re building something powerful together.

Higher standards of care start here.

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

On of the reasons we are able to provide such comprehensive training for birth workers is due to our amazing training partners. Thank you so much to Maitri Midwifery for helping our students understand the key differences between hospital and home birth when it comes to providing support to clients.

05/14/2026

21 Chicago-area birthworkers have already secured their spots for Game Night 👀

Don’t get left out of the fun, the networking, and the community. This is your chance to connect with doulas, birthworkers, and maternal health professionals from across the area in a space created just for us.

Good vibes. Real connections. A little friendly competition. And a room full of people who understand the work you do.

Whether you’re already in the field or preparing to step into it, you belong in this room.

Seats are filling quickly. Secure your spot before we’re full.

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05/14/2026

Y’all asked. We listened.

Due to the amount of messages, questions, and “wait…did I miss the infosession?” texts coming in, we’ve decided to open ONE MORE opportunity to learn about the program before enrollment officially closes.

✨ FINAL INFO SESSION
🗓 Monday
⏰ 7 PM CST
💻 Via Zoom

We’ve also decided to extend enrollment beyond this Friday to give prospective students one final opportunity to join the upcoming cohort.

If you’ve been:
• Thinking about becoming a doula
• Looking for a program that actually prepares you hands on
• Waiting for a sign
• Trying to figure out if this path is really for you

This is your moment to stop watching and get in the room.

At Gifted Hands International, we believe higher standards of care start with properly trained doulas. That’s why our students receive live simulation training, mentorship, business education, and real support throughout their journey.

This isn’t just another online course.
This is preparation with purpose.

Higher standards of care start here.

Get your name on that certificate.

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05/13/2026

✨ Vendor Call: The Doula Lab Grand Opening ✨
We’re excited to announce that we are now accepting vendors for The Doula Lab Grand Opening on June 20, 2026!
🗓 June 20, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Belleville, IL
We’re inviting community-centered businesses, organizations, and service providers to be part of this celebration supporting families, birth work, and community care.
🔸 Only 10 vendor slots available
🔸 Outdoor event (canopy & 6‑ft table required)
👉 Interested? Complete the vendor interest form to be considered.
Once all 10 spots are filled, registration will close.
🔗 https://form.jotform.com/261313980789064
Let’s celebrate community, connection, and care—together 💛

05/11/2026

ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!

Our Advanced Full Spectrum Doula Certification Program was created for people who want more than information. We believe in immersive, hands on learning that prepares doulas to walk into real birth spaces with confidence, professionalism, compassion, and skill.

At GHI, students experience live simulation training, interactive instruction, and mentorship from a multidisciplinary team that includes:
• Doctors
• Labor & Delivery nurses
• Hospital and community midwives
• Mental health professionals
• Experienced doulas
• Herbalists and educators

We are passionate about preparing birth workers who are knowledgeable, community centered, adaptable, and ready to support families across a variety of settings.

This work matters deeply to us because the families we serve deserve excellence, advocacy, and care rooted in both education and heart.

If you’ve been searching for a program that values preparation, connection, mentorship, and higher standards of care, we’d love to welcome you into our community.

Enrollment is now open for our next cohort.

Click the link below to learn more about the hands on difference at Gifted Hands International.

https://youtu.be/5VxZu79oE2Q

05/10/2026

Motherhood is powerful.
Beautiful.
Stretching.
Sacrificial.
And deserving of support at every stage.

Today, we honor the mothers carrying families, healing through hard seasons, navigating new beginnings, grieving losses, celebrating milestones, and continuing to show up with love day after day.

At Gifted Hands International, we know motherhood is more than a moment. It’s a journey that deserves compassion, community, education, and care.

To every mother:
We see you.
We honor you.
And we thank you for all that you pour into the world.

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/08/2026

THE LIST IS FULL!!!!!

Because community matters, we’re excited to share that March of Dimes has sponsored 10 tickets for our upcoming Birth Worker Mixer.

This event was created to bring doulas, lactation professionals, nurses, midwives, childbirth educators, and birth advocates into the same room for connection, collaboration, and community.

If you’ve been wanting to attend, this is your sign to get in the room.

These sponsored tickets are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

Come network, build relationships, laugh, learn, and connect with other people who understand the heart behind this work.

Date: 05/15/2026
Time: 5:00
Address: Crowne Plaza Chicago SW – Burr Ridge
300 S Frontage Road
Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Higher standards of care start here.

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