Birth & Beyond
mentorship
To equip new doulas with better understanding birth skills, emotional support strategies, and postpartum care techniques so they can confidently serve families from first pregnancy through the early weeks at home.
meet the mentors
John Smith, RN
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Registered Nurse Advisor
Step into birthwork with confidence. This 12–16 week mentorship program is designed for new doulas passionate about birth equity and reproductive justice, centered in community and uplifting the voices of those giving birth and their families.
Through live group sessions, 1:1 coaching, and practical resources, you’ll gain hands-on skills training, real-world insight, and a supportive network. You’ll learn to navigate births, support families in the early postpartum weeks, and grow as a grounded, confident professional.
Emily Brown
Lactation Consultant
For New Doulas Committed to Birth Equity & Community Care
What’s Included:
Monthly 1:1 Coaching for personalized guidance and goal setting
Monthly Group Sessions on:
-Preparing for your first birth
-Supporting the support system
-Postpartum care & recovery
-Preventing doula burnout
And more!
Virtual Birth Debriefs to reflect, learn, and grow from real experiences
Practical resources you can use right away with clients
Mentorship from doulas experienced in community-based, agency, and private settings, specializing in birth, postpartum support, trauma-informed care, and perinatal mental health
Bi-monthly in-person meetups with local doulas Extra Perk: Graduates have the opportunity to interview for subcontracting positions with Hands That Hold.
Bi-monthly in-person meetups with local doulas Extra Perk: Graduates have the opportunity to interview for subcontracting positions with Hands That Hold.