DeAnna the Doula Trainer

03/10/2026

People think doulas are just for the birthing person.

But birth changes EVERYONE in that room. 🧡

The partner who doesn’t know what to do.
The older sibling who’s scared.
The grandmother trying to hold it together.

A doula holds the whole family.
Full-spectrum care means the whole family matters.

Watch DeAnna break it down.

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02/19/2026

Our April trainings are coming up.

Join us for in person Childbirth Education and Birth Doula Training this April. These classes are designed for individuals preparing to support families through pregnancy, labor, and birth with confidence and care.

Scholarship opportunities may be available.
For scholarship information, please email info@doulasofcolor.org.

Visit doulasofcolor.org to view dates and learn more.

02/19/2026

First preview of our 2026 training schedule.

We’re offering Childbirth Education, Birth Doula Training, and Full Spectrum education with in person and virtual options throughout the year. These classes are designed for those preparing to support families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with intention and care.

More details and registration will be available soon. Visit doulasofcolor.org to stay connected and plan ahead.

02/05/2026

Lately I’ve been thinking about why community care still matters, especially in moments like pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and loss.

No system, policy, or protocol can replace what happens when people show up for one another with intention and presence. Community care is what fills the gaps when systems fall short. It’s what helps people feel seen, supported, and less alone during life’s biggest transitions.

This work has reminded me again and again that healing does not happen in isolation. It happens in relationship.

02/03/2026

Birth is not just a medical event. It is a human experience.

What someone feels during birth can stay with them long after the day is over. Support has the power to shape that experience in ways that are lasting, meaningful, and deeply personal.

This is why how we show up during birth matters.

01/13/2026

Lately I’ve been sitting with what it really means to care for people during life’s biggest moments.

Birth, loss, postpartum, and everything in between are not just events to manage. They are experiences that shape how people remember their bodies, their strength, and whether they felt supported when it mattered most.

This work has never been about doing the most. It’s about showing up with presence, humility, and intention. It’s about knowing when to speak and when to simply stay.

Community care still matters. How we show up for each other still matters. And I’m grateful to be doing this work alongside so many people who believe that too.

01/09/2026

Advocacy is not just for professionals. It is for partners, family members, friends, and anyone who shows up in a birth space with care and intention.

I have seen how powerful it is when everyday people understand how to support someone during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. You do not need special training to listen, to slow a moment down, or to help protect someone’s voice.

Community support matters. How we show up for one another can change an entire experience.

12/15/2025

This clip is from June at the Planned Parenthood rally, where DeAnna spoke on the impact doulas have on maternal health outcomes.

The presence of a doula has been shown to help reduce preterm labor, lower postpartum complications, and increase breastfeeding rates. These supports are not extra. They are essential to the health and success of Black and Brown families.

This is why access to doula care matters. This is why advocacy matters. And this is why we continue to show up.

11/07/2025

Did you know that many complications leading to maternal or fetal loss are preventable with early intervention and consistent postpartum care?

That’s why birthworkers, doulas, and advocates are so essential to our healthcare system. We don’t replace medical care, we strengthen it. We help families recognize warning signs, ask the right questions, and navigate the care they deserve.

What’s one thing you wish every expecting parent knew about pregnancy or postpartum care?

10/24/2025

Still one of my favorite conversations on maternal health and advocacy.

This panel with the reminded me why this work matters — because when we create space for real stories, change begins to take root.

Every voice, every experience, every mother deserves to be heard.

10/16/2025

Improving Black maternal health isn’t something one person or organization can do alone. It takes doulas, midwives, advocates, and healthcare partners coming together to create lasting impact.

In my latest blog, I’m sharing how collaboration fuels progress in birthwork and why building strong partnerships is key to improving outcomes for Black mothers and babies.

Read more about how we can move forward together:

Improving Black maternal health requires more than passion; it requires partnership. No single person, program, or organization can create lasting change alone. Real progress happens when doulas, midwives, community advocates, and healthcare institutions work together with one mission in mind: ensur...

10/15/2025

From March of Dimes to Planned Parenthood, from community rallies to keynote stages, this work has always been about collaboration. I’ve had the privilege of partnering with organizations and leaders across Wisconsin who share the same goal: better outcomes for every birthing family.