Helping those in need

Together we can make a difference.

Help us to make the “Birth Experience Better” for all people, one family at a time
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Our Mission

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The Doula Lab is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, advocating for, and empowering all birthing individuals, regardless of race, gender, or financial background. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support through detailed classes on pregnancy, labor, postpartum care, lactation, newborn care, nutrition, CPR, and more, ensuring that the entire support system is included. We aim to fully explain the physical and emotional processes of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, while also addressing potential complications. Additionally, we place a strong emphasis on mental health, recognizing its critical role in maternal well-being.
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THE 2ND ANNUAL DOULA COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER

I poured my heart and soul into making this event a reality, two years in a row. When they say, "You're just a doula," remember this: all you need is a vision and to believe in yourself, and you will change the world.
The 2nd Annual Doula Community Baby Shower on 10/10/21 was a room full of Black excellence—birthworkers and local Black businesses united by the same mission. Stay tuned! The 3rd Annual is in the works, with a bigger venue, more resources, and even more birthworkers! We are changing the world, one birth at a time.
#GetYouADoulaSis #NationalBlackDoulasAssociationMember #BlackBirthMatters #BlackLivesMatter

Meet Our Team
 

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Charity Bean, CMA, CFSD,CHW,SPM

President/ CEO
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Marvela Ying-Clayburne, BS,CD,CBE

Treasurer/ Co-Facilitator  
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Charisse Montgomery- Certified Birth Doula & Owner of Black Butterfly Doula

Secretary/ Co-facilitator
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Talia- Nurse/Midwife
Board Member/ Co-facilitator
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Dr. Adriena Beatty, OB/GYN

Board Member/ Co-facilitator
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Kyra L. Betts

Vice President/ Policy and Advocacy Manager
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The CDC's National
Center for Health Statistics'

The CDC's National
Center for Health Statistics' most recent report put the U.S. maternal mortality rate at a
whopping 32.9 deaths per 100,000 births. In 2021, the maternal mortality rate for non-Hispanic
Black (subsequently, Black) women was 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, 2.6 times the rate
for non-Hispanic White (subsequently, White) women (26.6) . Rates for Black women were
significantly higher than rates for White and Hispanic women.
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A Big Thank You!

Thank you to our generous supporters at HSHS! Your contribution helps us provide vital maternal support to our community. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to making a difference.
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