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

On October 15, people around the world take part in the Global Wave of Light by lighting a candle at 7 PM local time to ...
10/15/2026

On October 15, people around the world take part in the Global Wave of Light by lighting a candle at 7 PM local time to remember babies who died during pregnancy or shortly after birth.

As each time zone reaches 7 PM, a wave of light moves across the world, creating a shared moment of remembrance for babies who are deeply loved and deeply missed.

Whether you have experienced baby loss yourself or want to stand in remembrance with someone who has, you are invited to light a candle and join the wave.

🕯️ October 15 · 7 PM local time

One light can become part of a worldwide remembrance.

Read Vallen and Evelyn’s story, Facing Unexpected Stillbirth:
Vallen and Evelyn’s Story, to learn more about one family’s experience of baby loss and the importance of compassionate bereavement support.

Check the link in the comment section.

Meaningful change begins when we invest in the people and organizations making a difference.At Global Doula Project, we ...
10/08/2026

Meaningful change begins when we invest in the people and organizations making a difference.

At Global Doula Project, we believe every family deserves compassionate support, no matter where they are or what life brings.

Our work is guided by this belief, and every step brings us closer to a world where that support is within reach.

Together, we can help make this vision a reality. Your support helps us continue this work and reach more communities.

Learn more about our mission and how you can contribute through the link in our comment section.

Graphic created by Amyah Neal, birth and postpartum doula and maternal health advocate based in Salem, Oregon.

10/01/2026

Behind every act of care are people who bring dedication, compassion, and joy to their work. ❤️

Our grantee partner doulas in Pretoria, South Africa, remind us that supporting families is also about connection, community, and the people who make it all possible.

At Global Doula Project, we continue to ask: How can we make doula support accessible and affordable to families around the world?

Our answer is simple: Uplift the doulas doing the work.

By supporting doulas and the organizations they serve, we help strengthen the communities that make compassionate care possible.

Because supporting doulas means supporting families, too.

You can learn more about our grantee partner's campaign and support their work through the link in the comments.

What brings you joy in the work you do? Share with us below!

Becoming a parent is a little like putting on roller skates for the first time.You’ve watched other people do it. You ma...
09/25/2026

Becoming a parent is a little like putting on roller skates for the first time.

You’ve watched other people do it. You may think you know how.

But then you put the skates on...and suddenly, you’re the one trying not to fall.

So what happens when you lose your balance?

You reach for something.

A hand. A railing. Someone who knows how to steady you.

Because that’s how we learn.

Becoming a parent is no different.

Yet so many new parents are expected to navigate pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood with limited support- often while exhausted, overwhelmed, and adjusting to an entirely new life.

Perinatal mental health challenges are common, and for some families, the struggle can become a crisis.

Postpartum psychosis is rare but serious and requires urgent medical attention. The ongoing trial involving Lindsay Clancy has also brought difficult conversations about postpartum mental health, support systems, and what can happen when someone experiences a severe mental health crisis.

We may not be able to prevent every crisis.

But we can build communities where people don’t have to reach the point of crisis before someone notices.

We can ask.

We can listen.

We can show up.

We can help connect families to care.

Because parents need something to lean on while they’re learning how to balance.

đź’› We all need a hand sometimes. And we all have the power to be one.

We’ve shared additional information and perinatal mental health and crisis resources in the comments. Take a moment to read through them and save this post for a parent who may need it.

In Western North Carolina, access to maternal care can be especially challenging.Winding mountain roads and the region’s...
09/25/2026

In Western North Carolina, access to maternal care can be especially challenging.

Winding mountain roads and the region’s maternal care desert mean that families may travel farther to receive the care and support they need.

During a visit to Sylva, North Carolina, we had the opportunity to learn more about the Birthstone Center for Appalachian Perinatal Resilience and the many ways they support families in their community.

Founder Brandi Harrison shared her own experience of being “held by other women”- a powerful reminder of what community can mean during pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

We were honored to present Birthstone Center with a $1,000 grant to support their continued work.

Community-led care matters. And we’re proud to invest in the people making it possible. ❤️

09/19/2026

Is this what ACOG meant by “partnering with doulas in a clinical setting”?

Providers, hospital staff, and doulas came together to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa.

Our grantee partner, Happy Mama Healthy Baby Africa Alliance, brought doulas into the celebration showing us what collaboration can look like in action.

What does meaningful partnership look like to you?

ACOG’s new guidance on partnering with doulas is an important step toward recognizing doulas as part of a collaborative ...
09/03/2026

ACOG’s new guidance on partnering with doulas is an important step toward recognizing doulas as part of a collaborative care team.

But as birth and postpartum doula Jess Kimball reflects in her latest article for Global Doula Project, recognition is only the beginning.

The guidance asks clinicians to build respectful, collaborative relationships with doulas. But Jess raises a deeper question: what happens when the systems around those clinicians make collaboration difficult?

Hospital policies, credentialing requirements, administrative barriers, and reimbursement challenges can all affect whether doulas can actually participate in care as equal partners.

For doula care to become more accessible, collaboration cannot rest entirely on individual providers or doulas. Healthcare systems have a role to play, too.

So we want to hear from you: What would meaningful doula–clinician collaboration look like where you live?

Want to learn more? Check the comment section for Jess Kimball’s full reaction and the link to the article.





A major milestone for doula care has taken place in Brazil.A new federal law officially recognizes and regulates the dou...
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.

A significant shift is happening in maternity care. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has r...
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.

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