DeAnna the Doula Trainer

DeAnna the Doula Trainer Mother, Doula & Trainer - Dedicated to training the next generation of Doulas 🧡

The calling is real. And if you feel it, I want to help you answer it. 🧡Training is open. Link in bio for details.
04/23/2026

The calling is real. And if you feel it, I want to help you answer it. 🧡
Training is open. Link in bio for details.

Day 2. Last day. And it closed out strong. 🧡The Cultivating Connections Wisconsin Maternal and Child Health Conference r...
04/15/2026

Day 2. Last day. And it closed out strong. 🧡
The Cultivating Connections Wisconsin Maternal and Child Health Conference reminded me why community is everything. The conversations, the connections, the people who show up because they genuinely care about the families we serve — this is the work.

A special thank you to Enfamil for their generous donations. It means more than you know.

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Day 1 at the Cultivating Connections Wisconsin Maternal and Child Health Conference and it did not disappoint. 🧡The conv...
04/13/2026

Day 1 at the Cultivating Connections Wisconsin Maternal and Child Health Conference and it did not disappoint. 🧡
The conversations in this room are exactly why I do this work.
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04/03/2026

The system will never be enough. And honestly? That’s exactly why community care exists.

If you or someone you know needs a doula, fill out our inquiry form at doulasofcolor.org. 🧡

DeAnna Tharpe is on the panel tomorrow and we are here for it. 🧡The Maternal Mental Health Brunch: Voices on Policy and ...
03/17/2026

DeAnna Tharpe is on the panel tomorrow and we are here for it. 🧡
The Maternal Mental Health Brunch: Voices on Policy and Mental Health is a FREE community event bringing together leaders, advocates, and families to talk about what Wisconsin women actually need — from mental health support to policies that make a real difference.
DeAnna will be in the room alongside WI State Senator LaTonya Johnson, Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde, and Steven Webb, VP of PPWI. These are the conversations that move things forward.
March 18th
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Milwaukee Northwest Conference Center | Hilton Garden Inn
FREE — grab your spot on Eventbrite
Come out. Bring someone. This is the room to be in.

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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Our April trainings are coming up.Join us for in person Childbirth Education and Birth Doula Training this April. These ...
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.

First preview of our 2026 training schedule.We’re offering Childbirth Education, Birth Doula Training, and Full Spectrum...
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.

Birth is not just a medical event. It is a human experience.What someone feels during birth can stay with them long afte...
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.

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Milwaukee, WI
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