Wisconsin Doulas of Color Collective

10/05/2026

We are working to bring a community birth center to Milwaukee and the surrounding areas and we need to hear from you.

Take our short survey in our stories or access the full survey at the link below. Your voice matters and directly shapes what this looks like for our community.

Full survey: dtharpe12.wixforms.com/f/7511792622503986195

09/29/2026

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and her office took a moment to recognize WIDOCC and we are grateful. 🧡

This recognition belongs to our dedicated doulas who show up day after day for families in this community. You are seen. You are appreciated.

We keep going. 🧡

doulasofcolor

09/14/2026

The numbers don't lie. 🧡

Women with doula support have 53% lower odds of a cesarean birth and 57.5% lower odds of postpartum depression and anxiety.

That is not a small thing. That is your birth experience. Your recovery. Your mental health. All of it impacted by having the right support in your corner.

WIDOCC doulas are trained, certified, and ready to show up for your family. Fill out our inquiry form at doulasofcolor.org and let's get you matched. 🧡

08/27/2026

Nobody hands you a manual for this. The latch, the middle-of-the-night doubt, the pressure to make it look easy when it's not.

That's exactly why Black Breastfeeding Week matters. It's a reminder that support should be normal, not something you have to fight for.

If you're on this journey right now, you're not behind and you're not alone. Reach out, we're here.

08/11/2026

A little look back at what we’ve been up to 📸 From our postpartum support class to connecting with families at Birth Fest to setting up shop at our vending table — it’s been a full season of showing up for our community. Grateful for every conversation, every new face, and every person who stopped by to learn more about what we do. More to come.

08/07/2026

WIDOCC is growing 🌱 We're officially launching our North chapter to bring the same support, education, and community to families in Northern Wisconsin. Same mission, more reach. If you're up north and want to get involved — as a member, volunteer, or just to follow along — drop a comment or send us a DM. More details on meetups and how to join coming soon. Here's to more hands, more heart, more impact.

08/04/2026

WIDOCC is collecting donations to support families impacted by the recent tornadoes. If you would like to help, we would greatly appreciate your generosity.

Donation Drop-Off Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Drop-Off Location: WIDOCC
6111 N Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209

07/24/2026

This week was Black Maternal Mental Health Week, and we're honoring it the way we do every week — showing up for Black birthing people's minds, not just their bodies.

Postpartum depression, anxiety, and perinatal mood disorders hit Black mamas hardest, and too often go unnamed, unscreened, and unsupported. Our doulas hold space for the mental and emotional weight of pregnancy and postpartum, our community is organizing, and our village keeps growing because Black birthing people deserve care for their whole selves — not just this week, but always.

To every Black mama, birthing person, and family we've supported: your mind matters as much as your body. We see you, we honor you, and we're not slowing down. 🖤

07/22/2026

Monday night I joined the Kaleidoscope Coalition at the Center for Black Excellence for Getting Real on Affordability in Wisconsin, a gubernatorial candidate forum. WIDOCC is a proud member of this coalition, working alongside other organizations to make sure candidates hear directly from our communities on child care, housing, health care, and food security.

This is the work. Showing up and making sure our communities aren’t an afterthought in these conversations.

Thank you to the Kaleidoscope Coalition for the space.
*WIDOCC does not endorse any candidate in this race

07/17/2026

Exciting news for all Doula’s!!

Health care in the United States is increasingly team-based, and doulas—who often provide emotional, physical, and educational support for patients during birth, the postpartum period, and beyond—are valuable members of many care teams.

ACOG’s new clinical guidance encourages ob-gyn collaboration with doulas and gives ob-gyns the tools they need to better understand a doula’s role. It also highlights the importance of stronger partnerships between clinicians and doulas, which can provide vital support across the lifespan—including during and after pregnancy—and can lead to better patient outcomes.

Read the press release: https://bit.ly/4flN1Eq