Support: UBB connects expectant and new parents to Community Doulas who are specially trained to provide support during the sensitive first months of pregnancy through a child’s first birthday. 

Knowledge:  This program is community-based: linking community doulas who are from the same community as their clients who are able to bridge cultural and language barriers to meet pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood needs. Our community doulas serve multiple roles for the families with whom they work – not only in support of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum but also in the role of cultural navigator, “walking alongside” pregnant and parenting families. The family is the most important part of this circle; community doulas help to navigate and access resources for their children so that babies are arriving ready for early childhood learning. These formative years are crucial to the development of our youngest yet most important investment.  

Empowerment:  Community Doulas are encouraged and empowered to expand their knowledge. This training connects you with a village of professionals that have the skills and desire to help support individuals who wish to do this work. Applying your knowledge as a birthing person, with an additional 60-120 hours of specialized education helps you to be successful in your desire to support and empower families to trust their inner voice while advocating for themselves.