Free Toolkits & Resources

Practical, community-centered tools for doulas, perinatal health workers, and the families they serve. All resources are free to download and share.

Prenatal & Birth Support

Resources for doulas and families navigating pregnancy, labor, and birth.

Birth Plan Template

PDF

A comprehensive, customizable birth plan template for expectant families.

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Prenatal Visit Checklist

PDF

Questions to ask at each prenatal appointment, trimester by trimester.

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Labor Support Guide

PDF

Comfort measures, positioning, and advocacy tips for birth doulas.

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Hospital Bag Checklist

PDF

What to pack for the hospital — for birthing person, partner, and baby.

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Postpartum & Mental Health

Tools for supporting families in the fourth trimester and beyond.

Postpartum Mood Screening Guide

PDF

Recognizing signs of PPD, PPA, and postpartum psychosis — for doulas and families.

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Newborn Care Reference Sheet

PDF

Feeding cues, sleep safety, and when to call the pediatrician.

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Postpartum Support Plan

PDF

A fillable template to map out support in the first 6 weeks.

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Breastfeeding Resource List

PDF

Local and national lactation support resources, hotlines, and guides.

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Community Health Worker Tools

Professional resources for PHWs and perinatal health workers in the field.

Client Intake Form Template

PDF

A trauma-informed intake form for initial client meetings.

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SDOH Screening Reference

PDF

PRAPARE and AHC-HRSN screening tools with scoring guides.

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Mandatory Reporting Quick Reference

PDF

Illinois mandatory reporting obligations for perinatal health workers.

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Referral Tracking Log

PDF

A simple log for tracking community referrals and follow-up outcomes.

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Education & Advocacy

Handouts, fact sheets, and advocacy tools for community education.

Birth Equity Fact Sheet

PDF

Key statistics on Black maternal mortality and birth equity in Illinois.

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Know Your Rights: Childbirth

PDF

Patient rights during labor and delivery — in plain language.

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Doula Services Explainer

PDF

A shareable one-pager explaining what a doula does and how to find one.

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Community Resource Directory

PDF

Southern Illinois and St. Louis Metro perinatal support resources.

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Don't See What You Need?

We're always developing new resources based on community need. If there's a tool, guide, or template that would help you or your clients, let us know — we'd love to create it.