Better Birth Business offers online courses, training, and coaching to help individuals start, grow, and scale businesses in the birthing and maternity care industry. They provide resources for midwives, doulas, and other birth professionals, offering education and support to succeed in their entrepreneurial journeys. The platform includes free resources, workshops, and one-on-one coaching.
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Monterey, CA
Birth Network of Monterey County (BNoMC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the birth experience by providing education, resources, and advocacy to parents and families in Monterey County, California. Their mission is to empower birthing individuals to honor and celebrate the birthing process, fostering a community where parents can make informed choices for their birth and early parenting experiences. BNoMC offers a comprehensive directory of local practitioners who endorse Mother-Friendly Childbirth, ensuring accessible and supportive care options. They also host free Parenting 101 classes and “Meet the Doula” events to connect expecting families with essential support.
Utah, USA
Birth Learning is a Utah-based organization offering comprehensive birth services, including birth and postpartum doula support, childbirth education, lactation consulting, and advanced doula training. Their mission is to empower individuals with knowledge and support for a positive birth and breastfeeding experience. Recognized as Utah’s premier doulas, they have been honored with awards such as the Best Doula award at the 2023 Best of Utah – Body & Mind Award.
Florida, USA
Birth in the Know, LLC, led by founder Betsy K. Schwartz, is dedicated to recreating the lost village through mentoring and training. Betsy has been a postpartum doula for 27 years and is also a certified lactation counselor, board game creator, and Reiki Master. The organization offers courses for birth workers, both online and offline, and sells “Down the Canal – the Game of Birth,” an original creation by Betsy. They also emphasize the value of birth and postpartum doulas as essential members of the support team.
Sacramento, CA
Birthing Project USA (BPUSA), founded in 1988 in Sacramento, California, is a grassroots, community-based maternal and child health organization dedicated to improving birth outcomes among women of color. Operating in over 70 communities across the United States and internationally, BPUSA provides practical support to pregnant women through their “SisterFriend” program, where volunteers offer one-on-one assistance during pregnancy and the first year postpartum. Their mission emphasizes community engagement, leadership development, and addressing systemic health disparities to promote maternal and infant well-being.
Birthing Little Humans Academy offers a comprehensive 12-week course designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective birth and postpartum doulas. Their program emphasizes community support, providing resources and education to assist doulas in their professional journey. Through their training, participants are prepared to offer compassionate care to mothers and families during critical stages of childbirth and early parenting.
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Oregon, USA
Birthing from Within, founded in 1998 by midwife Pam England, is an organization that trains birth workers, doulas, and childbirth educators to cultivate resilience and resourcefulness for birth. Their approach addresses the deeper needs of birthing families by guiding them to unlock their inner knowing and access coping strategies for whatever birth brings.
Cleveland, OH
Birthing Beautiful Communities (BBC), established in 2014, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving birth outcomes and reducing infant mortality rates, particularly among Black families in Northeast Ohio. They achieve this by providing comprehensive perinatal support, including labor assistance, life goal planning, childbirth and parenting education, and support groups. Central to their mission is the training and employment of Perinatal Support Doulas from within the communities they serve, ensuring culturally relevant care and fostering social cohesion. BBC also addresses systemic issues affecting maternal health, such as systemic racism and healthcare access, through advocacy and community engagement.
Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT), founded by Sabia Wade in 2019, is an organization dedicated to providing socially conscious and culturally appropriate training for birth professionals. Their programs emphasize understanding disparities, inequalities, policies, and rights within the birth environment, aiming to equip doulas and educators to advocate effectively for diverse communities. BADT offers a range of courses, including a 12-week Full Spectrum Doula Training, Childbirth Educator Training, and specialized workshops such as “Supporting People Who Use Drugs,” all designed to prepare birth workers to address various needs in reproductive health.
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Richmond, VA
Birth in Color RVA, established in 2018, is a Virginia-based organization dedicated to promoting maternal healthcare and reproductive justice. They offer a range of services, including culturally competent doula support, childbirth education classes, lactation assistance, and maternal mental health resources. Their mission is to build a vibrant community that celebrates diverse paths to parenthood and advocates for reproductive freedom.
San José, CA
Birth Coach Method is an organization dedicated to integrating transformational coaching strategies into birth support. They offer training programs for birth professionals, including doulas and nurses, aiming to empower expectant and new parents by promoting autonomy, confidence, and positive mindsets throughout the childbearing process. Their offerings include a 3-month immersive Transformational Perinatal Coaching Program, which provides mentorship and tools to facilitate impactful prenatal and postpartum conversations, and a comprehensive Online Doula Training Program that combines over 50 hours of theoretical knowledge with practical strategies, delivered through online classes and community support. Additionally, Birth Coach Method provides resources such as “The Art of Coaching for Childbirth,” a guide designed to help birth professionals integrate coaching techniques into their practice. Their mission is to transform birth support by equipping professionals with the skills to lead clients toward positive and satisfying childbearing experiences.
Detroit, MI
Birth BNB is an organization based in Detroit, Michigan, dedicated to empowering birthing individuals and birth workers. Their mission includes providing affordable space and fostering collaboration within the community.
West Palm Beach, FL
Birth Belongs To Women is an organization founded by Kallie Caton and Jessica Grant. They are committed to empowering birth workers, doulas, and mothers through merchandise and resources that challenge the current maternal healthcare system. Their mission emphasizes the importance of homebirth, midwifery care, and women’s autonomy in childbirth. A portion of their profits supports efforts to reform the maternal healthcare system to better honor and support mothers and babies.
Birth and Beyond Resources, founded by Jenn Barry in 2016, is an organization dedicated to supporting families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They provide a curated list of recommended resources, including prenatal, birth, and postpartum services, as well as a network of preferred providers who have demonstrated excellence in their services. Their mission is to remove barriers for new families, offering personalized and financial support to help them achieve their goals, whether it’s a low-risk pregnancy, an informed birth, or a smoother postpartum period.
Denver, CO
Birth Becomes You is an organization co-founded by Jenn and Monet, dedicated to supporting birth photographers and birth workers. They offer educational resources, community support, and tools such as Lightroom presets to assist professionals in capturing and editing birth stories. Their platform includes a podcast featuring interviews and discussions relevant to birth photography.
Raleigh, NC
Birth and Beyond is a doula service based in Garner, North Carolina, founded and led by Briana Smith. They offer a range of services, including birth doula support, fertility doula support, postpartum doula support, placenta encapsulation, childbirth and early parenting education, and infant feeding support. Their mission is to provide individualized support and tailored education to families from preconception through early parenting.
Los Angeles, CA
Birth & Baby University, founded by Anna Rodney, is an online platform offering evidence-based, self-paced classes and trainings for expecting families and perinatal professionals. Their courses cover topics such as childbirth preparation, baby care, breastfeeding, and doula certifications, aiming to provide accessible and comprehensive education to support families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences.
Atlanta, GA
Birth Connections is a community-focused organization dedicated to supporting parents and birth professionals through various services and resources. They offer birth and postpartum doula support, childbirth education, and placenta encapsulation. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Birth Connections serves clients in multiple states, including Arizona, the District of Columbia, and Georgia. Their team comprises experienced doulas such as Ravae Sinclair, Erin Clark, and Dana Means, who provide personalized care to empower families during childbirth.
Seattle, WA
Big Belly Services, founded by Carrie Kenner in 2001, was a Seattle-based organization offering childbirth education, birth doula training, and advanced workshops for birth professionals. In 2019, Carrie transitioned the enCircle Doula Training to Amity Kramer’s Thresholds, while she pursued writing, marketing, and business coaching. Both continue to promote positive birth and parenting experiences through their respective services.
Orem, UT
Bhava Birth is a birth and rebirth mentoring company based in Orem, Utah, dedicated to supporting and empowering women throughout their pregnancy and childbirth journeys. Founded by Stephanie Sorensen, a writer, somatic yoga practitioner, and doula trainer, the organization offers a range of services, including advanced mind-body training, online birth courses, private sessions, and postpartum doula support. Their approach combines mindfulness, yoga, and somatic movement to prepare individuals mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for birth and life beyond. Bhava Birth also provides guided meditations and pranayama practices to foster deep relaxation and personal empowerment.
