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Community Doula Alliance is a Black Woman-led, 501c3 nonprofit in Portland,Oregon that trains and supports doulas of color as they help families in their communities navigate birth & postpartum. Mission:
Our mission is to create an exceptional generation of professional doulas, particularly Black, Indigenous, Latino/a/x, Asian and other racially and linguistically diverse, underrepresented doulas,

who can enter the workforce with sustainable careers, improve maternal and infant health outcomes, and meet the ever-changing needs of birthing and postpartum people. Vision:
Our vision is to decolonize the birth work profession and eliminate the gap in maternal-infant health disparities that disproportionally impacts Black, Indigenous and Latino/a/x communities. Strategic Goals:
• Increase diversity in the doula profession by training Black, Indigenous & Latino/a/x doulas as curriculum trainers and facilitators
• Bridge the gap between doulas and the Traditional Health Worker registry process
• Prepare Black, Indigenous & Latino/a/x doulas to succeed in the workforce by providing business training, mentoring, and a supportive peer community
• Ensure that underrepresented doulas make a livable wage by advocating for the value and effectiveness of doula services
• Improve maternal-infant health outcomes, particularly within Black, Indigenous & Latino/a/x communities, by providing long-term, culturally-specific perinatal, labor support and postpartum doula care
• Increase equity awareness in the doula profession through education, training and community forums using a racial and economic justice framework
• Collaborate and build sustainable partnerships with community-based organizations, policy advocates, local maternity care hospitals/clinics and community care medicaid funding organizations

05/04/2026

Which affirmation lands for you?

Share your thoughts about holding space in the comments below💜

05/02/2026

We're 2 weeks away from hosting Marissa and her wonderful workshop on effective massage techniques for labor.

There's a full day dedicated to advanced skills, safe touch, and communication practices to level up how you support your birth clients.

There are only 6 spots available and registration closes on Monday, May 11th so save your seat today!!

05/01/2026

April showers brought May flowers... and more events to enjoy 💜

Don't forget to drop your community event for this month in the comments below!!

04/29/2026

The doula industrial complex sold you a certificate, not a sustainable business.
Training is the "easy" part. Most organizations are happy to take your money, give you a hip-squeeze tutorial, and wish you luck 🫡

But a certificate doesn't navigate the THW registry.

It doesn’t file for an NPI.

It doesn't teach you how to build a referral network that actually sustains your business.

And when doulas "fizzle out" in the first two years, it's not because you lack heart or passion (we got plenty of that) - it’s because you were left hanging without a foundation.

You were trained to be a support person, but you weren’t equipped to build a business, let alone be a professional in a system that wasn’t built to have you in it.

CDA exists to close that gap. We do more than just train. It's why we have our NPI guide and a Bridge & Membership program for long-term support. This is the infrastructure you need so your passion can actually become a sustainable practice.

You were meant to be in the birth room, not stuck in the paperwork. Head to the links in our bio to learn how we can help your doula business grow! 💜

04/27/2026

Meet the newest faces of birth equity!!

We know the path to THW certification is often seen as red tape, gatekeeping, and bureaucratic hurdles that don't reflect the actual work of birth support.

Honestly, that’s where CDA comes in.

We do more than just "help" you apply. We break down the registry with clear steps to ensure that your expertise is recognized by the systems that we need to change from the inside out.

We want community-based doulas in the room, getting compensated, and supported by a network that actually understands the mission.

With that being said, let's send a big CONGRATS to the newest THW Doulas on taking this step. You’ve earned your seat at the table, and we are proud to have helped you claim it.

Ready to get your THW credentials so you can expand your care to more families? Head to our website to learn the different ways we can support your doula business💜

04/24/2026

This is not a suggestion

Standards of Conduct can get a bad wrap for maintaining the colonized systems holding our communities back.

Especially in the doula profession.

But what if you considered them to be ethical pillars versus boxes you check for your certification renewal? 👀

When you start the professional pathway to be a THW, you'll have to understand the standards of conduct as the foundation of a trauma-informed approach to the work YOU do and the families you serve.

You are agreeing to:

💜 Represent all aspects of professional capabilities and services honestly and accurately

💜 Develop positive collaborative partnerships with community members, colleagues, and other health care providers to provide care, services, and supports that are safe, effective, and appropriate to a community member's needs

💜 Act as an advocate for community members and their needs

💜 Recognize and protect an individual's rights to dignity, respect, and freedoms from discrimination and neglect, to name a few

There's definitely more on the list for the standards because this is what it means to move from a culture of checked boxes in a system to upholding the dignity of your community.

And if you're looking for support to start the THW path or sign up for an OHA approved training, let's chat 😎

So are you treating these standards as an active practice or a bureaucratic list to keep your paperwork up to date?

04/22/2026

You asked. We listened!

Our fave community workshop, Massage Skills for Doulas, taught by Marissa from is back and better than ever 💜

It's now 6 hours covering -
- Setting Intentions & Practicing Presence
- Communicating for Success
- Overview of Body Structures
- Upper & Lower Body Techniques

The day is broken down into a morning and afternoon session with a break for lunch. Then we end with practice partners where you get a mini massage yourself, of course 😉

Ready to level up your doula skills? Register at the link in bio to save your seat!

04/18/2026

Just because the week is over doesn't mean the work stops. Bet. ✊🏾💜

04/14/2026

The vital tool we need uplift Black birthing individuals💜

Created by , the Black Birthing Bill of Rights is a resource for every Black person that engages in maternity and perinatal care.

With over 30 rights, it includes:
✨Your right to choose your support team like a doula or midwife
✨Your right to advocacy
✨Your right to have your culture respected
✨Your right to to be believed and heard
✨Your right to anti-racist maternity care, and so many more!

It also serves as guidance for government programs, hospitals, maternity providers and others as they transform their policies, procedures, and practices to meet the needs of Black birthing people.

Share this if you support knowing your rights before, during, and after birth ✊🏾

📖 Head to our stories for the link to the full Bill of Rights from NAABB

04/12/2026

Let's talk about the other RBF...

Racial Battle Fatigue is where your body keeps the score of every microaggression you’ve ever survived.

Medical charts often list "hypertension" or "pre-term risk" as a biological inevitability for Black and Brown mothers. But they rarely talk about the actual weathering.

Weathering is the physical erosion of the body caused by constant exposure to systemic stress and Racial Battle Fatigue. It’s why a Black mother’s "biological age" can be 10 years older than her chronological age.

This isn't just a health stat. It’s a call to action to examine our "standard of care."

This is why culturally specific, community-based doula care is essential—it is a life-saving buffer. We don't just advocate in the delivery room; we help shield the nervous system from a system not built for us.

We need to stop blaming genetics for high-risk Black pregnancies. That's the easy answer. The real answer is much more expensive.

If you’re tired of the "genetics" myth, share this to your stories.

Want to make a bigger impact? Become a monthly supporter to fund community-based doula care!

04/11/2026

Join us alongside Black Mamas Matter Alliance in celebration as we mark 2026 as the 10-year anniversary for Black Maternal Health Week!

We honor the power of our collective movement, nurturing thriving families and shaping a liberated future rooted in justice, healing, and joy.

Drop a 💜 if you are rooted in justice & joy!

04/07/2026

Save these to your 'Birth Worker Toolkit' to ground yourself before you walk into your next birth 💜

Address

1820 SW Vermont Street A
Portland, OR
97219

Telephone

+15033340637

Website

http://communitydoulaalliance.com/

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