Black birthing people are more likely to die than their white counterparts. In order to help these families have the care and support they deserve, this page is dedicated to helping Black doulas prepare to help families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and infant feeding.
The Black doulas listed here are sharing their Amazon wish lists for books that they need to continue their work towards birth and postpartum doula certification. Books selected by you will be directly shipped to the recipient. You may choose to list your name on the gift receipt or remain anonymous.
The doulas who are participating are listed by city and state. You can choose based on any criteria that you prefer. Doulas who have their lists completed will be removed.
If you identify as a Black doula working towards doula certification, you are welcome to add your name to the list, please fill out this form. You’ll be notified when you are added. FAQ here.
Alabama
Ashleigh A., Birth Doula, Birmingham, AL, NBDA
Ashley L., Birth Doula, Birmingham, AL, BADT
Phylicia P., Birth Doula, Mobile, AL, BADT
T. Luna I., Birth Doula, Spanish Fort, AL, Sistamidwife Productions
Mariah Alyce, Birth Doula, Tuscaloosa, AL, DONA
Arizona
Alica C., Birth Doula, Laveen, AZ, DONA
Arkansas
Brianna S., Birth Doula, Conway, AR, DONA
Ja'Vonte E., Postpartum Doula, Jacksonville, AR, DONA
Adriana D., Birth Doula, White Hall, AR, DONA
California
Tahira A., Birth Doula, Los Angeles, CA, DTI
Mikaela JV., Postpartum Doula, Simi Valley, CA, DONA
Florida
LaTikia C., Birth Doula, Bradenton, FL
Alaysha D., Birth Doula, Deltona, FL, DONA
Isis G., Birth Doula, Riverview, FL, BAI
Georgia
Camryn T., Postpartum Doula, Atlanta, GA, DONA
Kandice B., Birth Doula, Atlanta, GA, DONA
Keturah I., Birth Doula, Atlanta, GA, DONA
Krystal R., Birth Doula, Atlanta, GA, Mama Glow
Shiphrah I., Birth Doula, Atlanta, GA, DONA
Jasamine S., Birth Doula, Augusta, GA
Victoria W., Birth Doula, Dawson, GA, BADT
Chanel SB., Birth Doula, Douglasville, GA, DONA
Juan Michelle M. , Birth Doula, Lawrenceville, GA, DONA
Satin A., Birth Doula, Lithonia, GA, DONA
Merica M., Birth Doula, Stone Mountain, GA, DONA
Tomika S., Birth Doula, Union City, GA, DONA
Illinois
Patience B., Birth Doula, Bloomington, IL
Danisha M., Birth Doula, Champaign, IL, DONA
Denita K., Birth Doula, Chicago, IL, DONA
Richla D., Birth Doula, Chicago, IL, DONA
Mattanah I., Birth Doula, Rockford, IL
Indiana
Jakara E., Birth Doula, Greenwodd, IN, Shafia Monroe
LesLee S., Birth Doula, Jeffersonville, IN, BAI
Iowa
Kentucky
De'Coriyanna G., Birth Doula, Louisville, KY DONA
Xian B., Birth Doula, Louisville, KY, DONA
Louisiana
Maryland
Sydney LW., Birth Doula, Adelphi, MD, DONA
Mavhu H., Postpartum Doula, Capitol Heights, MD, DONA
Lauren W., Birth Doula, Fort Meade, MD
Mercedes T., Birth Doula, Washington Grove, MD, DONA
Massachusetts
Stephanie C., Birth Doula, Boston, MA, Shafia Monroe
Michigan
Nyasia SB., Birth Doula, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, DONA
Kimbreya J., Birth Doula, Portage, MI, DONA
Sharde’ B., Birth Doula, Michigan, DONA
Minnesota
Mississippi
Talya S., Birth Doula, Byram, MS, DONA
Moselle I., Birth Doula, Hattiesburg, MS
Missouri
Janice I., Birth Doula, Blue Springs, MO, DTI
Shariah E., Birth Doula, Kansas City, MO, DONA
Dominique W., Birth Doula, St. Louis, MO, DONA
Lana A., Birth Doula, St. Louis, DONA
New Jersey
Johanna S., Birth Doula, Jersey City, NJ
Tatiana S., Birth Doula, Jersey City, NY, Ancient Song
Cassandra, PregnancyLoss Doula, Lyndhurst, NJ, Sisters in Loss
Crystal J., Birth Doula, Newark, NJ
New York
Theresa F., Birth Doula, Albany, NY, DONA
Andrea A, Birth Doula, Bronx, NY, DONA
Arline, Birth Doula, Brooklyn, NY, DONA
Kendall R., Birth Doula, Brooklyn, NY, DONA
Maloune S., Birth Doula, Brooklyn, NY, MamaGlow
Dandrea R., Birth Doula, Buffalo, NY, DONA
Engracia SD, Birth Doula, Buffalo, NY, DONA
Shadonna G., Birth Doula, Freeport, NY, Mama Glow
Nikita H., Birth Doula, Glenville, NY , DONA
Simone J., Birth Doula, Jamaica, NY, DONA
Kimberly, Birth Doula, New Windsor, NY, DONA
Brittney K., Birth Doula, Queens, NY, DONA
Nikita H., Birth Doula, Schenectady, NY, DONA
Jazzmin B., Birth Doula, Yonkers, NY, Mamaglow
Mosi D., Birth Doula, New York, Mamaglow
North Carolina
Lerissa H., Birth Doula, Apex, NC, DONA
LaToshia R., Birth Doula, Knightdale, NC, DONA
Ozella B., Birth Doula, Raleigh-Durham, NC, DONA
Kenisha, Birth Doula, Southern Pines, NC, DONA
Ohio
Valarie S., Birth Doula, Cincinnati, OH, DONA
Gabrielle R., Birth Doula, Centerville, OH, DONA
Tomesha W., Birth Doula, Cleveland, OH
Keshana J., Birth Doula, Columbus, OH, DONA
Olivia, Birth Doula, Columbus, OH, BADT
Macie M., Birth Doula, Westerville, OH, Madriella
Oregon
Ashley A., Birth Doula, Portland, OR, DONA
Pennsylvania
Celina M., Postpartum Doula, Emmaus, PA, INNATE Traditions
Amee S., Birth Doula, Philadelphia, PA, DONA
Kieashia E., Birth Doula, Pittsburgh, PA
Fatima T., Birth Doula, Wilkes-Barre, PA, DONA
South Carolina
Kortney L., Birth Doula, Maudlin, SC, BAI
La' Quinta W., Birth Doula, Rock Hill, SC, DONA
Tiera N., Birth Doula, Spartanburg, SC, DONA
Tennessee
Princess-Shai I., Birth Doula, Memphis, TN, IDI
Texas
Jodecia S., Birth Doula, Arlington, TX, DONA
Valencia D., Birth Doula, Cesar Hill, TX, DONA
Jambrina B., Birth Doula, Dallas, TX, DONA
Joanna RR., Birth Doula, Dallas, TX, DONA
Meka L., Birth Doula, Dallas, TX, DONA
Quenita G., Birth Doula, Dallas, TX, DONA
Anacaona I., Birth Doula, Desoto, TX, DONA
Sierrha C., Birth Doula, Fort Worth, TX, DONA
Tab’itha I., Birth Doula, Fort Worth, TX, DONA
Aaliyah S., Birth Doula, Houston, TX, DONA
Kataali W., Birth Doula, Houston, TX, BADT
Lejuana H., Birth Doula, Houston, TX, DONA
Emiya J., Birth Doula, Midland, TX, DONA
Kristen W., Birth Doula, Missouri City, TX, DONA
Amber B., Birth Doula, Plano, TX, DONA
Brittini B., Birth Doula, Plano, TX, DONA
Saron C., Birth Doula, San Antonio, TX, DONA
Cassie J., Birth Doula, Waco, TX, DONA
Virginia
Tiffany B., Birth Doula, Alexandria, VA, DTI
Mabel B., Birth Doula, Bristow, VA, DONA
Deborah C., Birth Doula, Chesapeake, VA, DONA
Kasha T., Birth Doula, Chesapeake, VA, BADT
Mel K., Postpartum Doula, Gainesville, VA, BAI
Jasmine K., Birth Doula, Hampton, VA, DONA
Toni B., Birth Doula, Orange, VA, DONA
Kendra B., Birth Doula, Springfield, VA, DONA
Hope J., Birth Doula, Virginia Beach, VA, DONA
Ashley W., Birth Doula, Waynesboro, VA, DONA
Washington, D.C.
Wisconsin
Brittney R, Birth Doula, Milwaukee, WI
Dominique M., Birth Doula, Milwaukee, WI, DONA
Canada
Sabrina F., Birth Doula, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Doula Canada
Retired Lists – Received All Books
Jaketta H., Birth Doula, Birmingham, AL, DONA
Leah H., Birth Doula, Birmingham, AL, DONA
Alyssa E., Birth Doula, Carson, CA
Magaly E., Birth Doula, Fort Lauderdale, FL, DONA
Ozerak., Birth Doula Riverview, FL, DONA
Karena W., Birth Doula, Marbleton, GA, DONA
Courtney H., Birth Doula, Indianapolis, IN, Full Circle Doula Training
Joslyn C., Birth Doula, Indianapolis, IN, DONA
Natalie M., Birth Doula, Indianapolis, IN, DONA
Selchia C., Birth Doula, Davenport, IA, DONA
Alexis C., Birth Doula, Louisville, KY, DONA
Kinshasta R., Birth Doula, Louisville, KY, DONA
Porcha D., Birth Doula, Harvey, LA
Bianca NM, Birth Doula, Covert, MI
Kimberley S., Birth Doula, Muskegon Heights, MI
Kalice A., Birth Doula, St. Paul, MN, DONA
Erica L., Birth Doula, Columbus, OH
Garcia H. Postpartum Doula, Dayton, OH
Tahja-Rae D., Birth Doula, Glenolden, PA, DONA
Sarolyn F., Birth Doula, Memphis, TN
Cicely W., Birth Doula, Nashville, TN, DONA
Iana Gabrielle R., Birth Doula, Cedar Hill, TX
Shavawn R., Birth and Postpartum Doula, Hurst, TX, DONA
Tequila R., Birth Doula, Grand Prairie, TX, DONA
Stephanie G., Birth Doula. Houston, TX, DONA
Geneva H., Birth Doula, Stafford, TX, DONA
Mel K., Birth Doula, Gainesville, VA, BAI
Jasmine P., Birth Doula, Norfolk, VA, DONA
Makeda I., Birth Doula, Washington, D.C.
Some doulas on the list have their certifying body listed. Those that don’t were our first listings and we did not collect that information.