Birth support is not only about comfort measures. Doulas also play an important role in helping clients feel informed, respected, heard, and supported throughout pregnancy and birth.

This self-paced course is designed for birth doulas who want to strengthen their understanding of reproductive justice, informed consent, advocacy, trauma-informed care, cultural sensitivity, anti-racism, bias awareness, and inclusive support.

The course explores how historical and systemic inequities can shape maternity care, how doulas can support client autonomy without stepping outside their scope, and how to provide respectful care across different cultures, identities, bodies, and lived experiences.