Do you have questions about receiving doula training and certification through HMHB's Stronger Together Project? Join us for an informational session on Saturday, January 21 at 5pm.
HMHBs Stronger Together program is designed to improve maternal health in Palm Beach County through a focused project dedicated to reducing maternal morbidity and mortality for Black women. Stronger Together provides Doula certification to a cohort of Black American women in Palm Beach County. Once certified, these women are matched with pregnant Black American clients of HMHB who reside within specific areas of our community where higher rates of poor birth outcomes and infant mortality are prevalent.
Doulas assist with birth planning, provide support during labor and delivery and remain engaged with their clients for three months postpartum. Cohort members connect with other Black Doulas as part of the training to become educated about hospital practices and common labor and delivery procedures to allow for even stronger advocacy for mom-to-be.
Doulas who are selected for a cohort will receive all training and materials at no cost. Additionally, each doula will be paid a stipend for two births during their training period.
Applications for our second cohort of doulas will be accepted through the end of January. To learn more or submit an application, visit hmhbpbc.org/doula.