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The Global Doula Project funds doula organizations and educates on the importance of doula support.

08/27/2026

A major milestone for doula care has taken place in Brazil.

A new federal law officially recognizes and regulates the doula profession, establishing national standards for training, hospital access, and integration into public health care.

The law affirms that doulas provide physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, while also guaranteeing their access to both public and private maternity settings.

Importantly, Brazil is also investing in doula training through its public health system, recognizing that supportive, respectful care can play an important role in improving maternal health outcomes.

This is more than a policy update.
It is a reminder that the role of doulas is increasingly being recognized as part of a broader conversation about dignity, access, and person-centered care.

Around the world, doula care looks different in every community. But the need for compassionate support remains universal.

What would you like to see change in maternal or postpartum care in your country?

Share your thoughts in the comments.

08/22/2026

A significant shift is happening in maternity care.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released new guidance encouraging clinicians to partner with doulas as part of a collaborative care team for pregnant and postpartum patients.

The guidance highlights what many families and birth workers have long understood: doula support can improve patient experiences and outcomes through emotional, physical, and educational support, advocacy, and continuity of care.

Importantly, ACOG emphasizes that doulas and clinicians share the same goal; a safe, respectful, and dignified birth experience for every patient.

This guidance does not create the value of doula care. It formally acknowledges the importance of partnering with doulas as part of team-based maternity care.

And that recognition has the potential to strengthen collaboration, expand access, and help build more compassionate maternity care systems.

Want to learn more about ACOG’s new guidance on doulas and collaborative maternity care? Read the full article from ACOG- link in the comments below.

08/13/2026

When people think of doulas, they often imagine support for one person.

But doula care is rarely limited to just one individual;

Birth and postpartum doulas often support partners, play with siblings, listen to grandparents, prepare meals, and help families navigate moments of uncertainty and change.

At the end of life, death doulas support both the dying person and their loved ones, offering presence, information, and compassionate guidance.

Because major life transitions affect entire families, and care can ripple outward through every relationship.

Curious how doulas support partners, siblings, grandparents, and other loved ones?

Check the comments to see the rest of this post and learn how doula care can support the entire family.

08/08/2026

Behind every article, podcast episode, grant, and training initiative is a team working across different countries and communities.

Global Doula Project is built through collaboration, conversation, and a shared belief that birth, postpartum, and end-of-life support should be more accessible around the world.

We’re excited to introduce the people behind the work and the places from which we’re building this global network of care.

Because meaningful change is rarely the work of one person. It is built together.

Curious where our team is based around the world? Check the comments to see the rest of this post and meet the people behind Global Doula Project.

07/23/2026

Every number in this report represents a person, a family, or a community moving toward more compassionate care.

In 2025, the Global Doula Project invested in aspiring doulas, strengthened organizations already serving their communities, and continued sharing stories and research that help bring doula care into the light.

Together, these efforts are helping make birth, postpartum, bereavement, and end-of-life support more accessible around the world.

From scholarships and support grants to education initiatives and global conversations, each step brings us closer to a future where community-centered care is accessible to more families.

The numbers tell part of the story. The people behind them tell the rest.

Continue reading in the comments below to explore more highlights from our 2025 Impact Report.

07/20/2026

Birth and death are two of the most vulnerable transitions in life.

And yet, the care people receive during these moments is still not equally accessible across the world.

In 2025, Global Doula Project supported 25 scholars through scholarships and partnerships; each one committed to making compassionate care more available, more human, and more just.

Because when doulas are supported, families are supported.

And when families are supported, entire communities change.

If you believe care should be compassionate, accessible, and human-centered.

Save this post so you can come back to it when you need to be reminded of what matters most.

07/09/2026

When we think about care, we often think about medical treatment.

But some of the most meaningful support comes from the people who sit beside us during life's biggest transitions.

Doulas provide emotional, practical, and compassionate support through birth, postpartum recovery, grief, and end-of-life journeys. They help individuals and families feel seen, heard, and supported when it matters most.

That's why supporting doulas matters.

When doulas are empowered, communities become stronger, care becomes more accessible, and no one has to navigate life's most vulnerable moments alone.

The future of care isn't complicated.

It's human.

Photo Credit: Scholarship recipient Janice Polucha with the training textbook developed by Dr. Andrea Deerheart (.heartway).

We believe compassionate care changes lives. If this mission resonates with you, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

To learn more about our work and how you can support accessible doula care, visit our website.

07/03/2026

Trust is earned...not assumed.

When someone chooses to support a nonprofit, they're placing their trust in an organization to use every contribution with integrity, transparency, and purpose.

That's why we're proud to be a registered 501(c)(3) Public Charity.

This designation reflects our commitment to accountability and serving the public good, giving supporters greater confidence that their generosity is helping advance meaningful, mission-driven work.

For eligible U.S. donors, contributions may also qualify as tax-deductible charitable donations, depending on individual tax circumstances.

Most importantly, every donation helps expand access to compassionate doula care, strengthen communities, and ensure more individuals and families receive support during life's most meaningful transitions.

Thank you for believing in this mission and for helping make compassionate care possible. 💙

To learn more about our work or support our mission, visit our website or send us a message. We'd love to connect with you.

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