Find a Doula


GETTING STARTED WITH A DOULA DOES NOT HAVE TO BE A DIFFICULT PROCESS. LEARN MORE BELOW ABOUT OUR DOULAS AND WHAT WE OFFER.

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Why Work with The Birthwork FOUNDATION?

Our doulas provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after birth to help families feel empowered, informed, and cared for every step of the way. From first-time parents to experienced parents — our doulas are available to advocate for you and to help parents experience more easeful, less complicated births.

We not only support the birthing parent, but also families and partners through the full birthing process. Studies show that families supported by doulas often experience shorter labors, less need for interventions, and higher satisfaction with their birth experiences.

Our Services

Birth Doula scholarship

$1,200 value

Postpartum Doula 

$750 with 30 hours of support.

Bereavement/Loss Support

100% free service.

Lactation HELP

Free, with help with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

community baby showers

Free. Register below for this biannual event.

Book With Us Now

The Birthwork Foundation currently services the Iowa and Western Illinois areas. If you’d like to bring TBF to your area, let us know!

Easily book a doula with The Birthwork Foundation by filling out your information within our Contact Us form. Once submitted, our team will reach out to you and connect you to our doulas through our innovative MyDoulaConnect platform, which helps match clients with doulas in our collective based on preferences, needs, and location.

After reviewing available profiles, families are encouraged to interview doulas and select the one whose energy, approach, and skill set best align with their birth preferences.

Family Testimonials

  • Bree is an absolute gem of a doula! From the moment I met her, her warmth and empathy shone through, instantly putting me at ease during what could have been an overwhelming experience.

    Her knowledge and expertise in supporting birthing individuals not only reassured me but empowered me throughout my pregnancy and birth journey. Bree's unwavering support, encouragement, and advocacy were invaluable, making me feel heard, respected, and empowered every step of the way. Her genuine care and dedication exceeded all expectations, and I couldn't have asked for a better ally during such a significant moment in my life.

    Bree isn't just a doula; she's a guiding light, a source of strength, and a true advocate for birthing individuals everywhere. I am forever grateful for her presence and support during one of the most transformative experiences of my life.

  • Bryanna was extremely professional and well prepared! She told me I was her first client but I would’ve never known! She’s amazing and anyone who gets to work with her is very lucky.

  • Ashley is amazing at what she does! My pregnancy and birth experience was so much easier because of her. She was there to educate, advocate and just be pure support when I needed it the most.

    Because of her education and confidence in my birth plan, I was able to make sound decisions during the labor process. This was an amazing experience!

  • While I certainly appreciated the support I received throughout the process, the support my husband received during delivery was something I didn’t realize we needed. Everything about my experience was amazing and I couldn’t have gotten through the pregnancy and delivery as smoothly without Ebonie & Ashley.

  • I've gotten so many compliments on how well I've been recovering from pregnancy, labor and delivery, and I have to say its largely due to having the support I needed from my doula.

    Jay — overall her "vibe" from beginning to end was peaceful and warm. I can't recommend her enough. Thank you!

  • Such a blessing to be blessed with a very supportive, caring, hands on, patient, encouraging, uplifting doula. She was the best and if I ever have to do it again, I’d choose Tynesha all over again. :) Her actions showered love in the room and you can tell she really cares about her clients.

Doula Testimonials

  • Without IBDC I wouldn't be able to show up for my clients the way I do. Being in the collective is more like a sisterhood. We love each other. embrace each other. empower each other and we're there for each other. I love being a doula with IBDC. Ebonie provides us with tools, training and everything we need to be a successful doula so we can show up for our clients & help them on their birthing journey. - Doula Tonya

  • Being a member of IBDC comes with knowledge, power and sisterhood. Having these women around in birth work specifically, brings a different kind of peace when it comes to supporting the birthing community. The resources, mentorship and connection to succeed are prioritized and as a doula, I feel seen, valued and supported here from the other women just as a village should. - Doula Jay

Parent Resources

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    M.O.M. Program

    The Birthwork Foundation wants to help restore some of the joy of parenting by helping you recreate your community, by introducing you to local experts who can help you with parenting choices and, in general, help you step into being an empowered parent.

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    MyDoulaConnect

    MyDoulaConnect makes it easy to find the perfect doula to guide you through this beautiful journey. Our user-friendly platform ensures that families can seamlessly connect with compassionate and experienced doulas tailored to their unique needs. Start your journey with TBF today and experience the incredible difference a dedicated doula can make!

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    Community Baby Shower (Iowa and Illinois-Only)

    The Birthwork Foundation is committed to creating a nurturing and empowering environment for expectant families. Our aim is to provide a supportive network that recognizes and honors the unique experiences of Black and Brown parents-to-be. This baby shower is a testament to our dedication. (For Spring/Autumn)