MATERNAL & INFANT MORTALITY

Black women are up to 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes compared to white women. The mortality rate for Black infants is nearly twice that of white infants in our region. The core of the program is building a community and safe space for men/fathers for real time learning opportunities that will increase the understanding of how and why systemic racism affects unborn Black children. Dads to Doulas serves as a hub for the healing and empowerment for families, equipping them with tools and resources with the intention to increase the likelihood of infant survival.

preparing for pregnancy

OUR 6 WEEK COURSE INCLUDES:

week one

Introductions, History of Birth, Birth Basics, Puzzle Communication Activity.

WEEK TWO

Length of pregnancy and anatomy changes, Brain Changes, Hormonal Changes, Post birth 12 hrs- 12 months, Picture communication Activity.

WEEK THREE

Home Birth, Birth Centers, Hospital Births (includes pharmacological pain management edu), Cards Communication Activity

WEEK FOUR

Partner Advocacy, Play Book, Physical Comfort Measures, Blind Fold Communication Activity

WEEK FIVE

Birth Plan creation, Common 3 rd trimester issues, Labor Communication Activity

WEEK SIX

Infant care, safety crash course, farewells

WE ALSO OFFER ONE DAY SYMPOSIUMS, EDUCATING YOUR ORGANIZATION/STAFF/MEMBERS ABOUT MATERNAL HEALTH.

SHARE YOUR "DADS IN DELIVERY" STORY WITH US

Dads in Delivery is our written storytelling campaign connected to our Dads to Doulas program where some amazing Fathers share their physical, mental, and emotional experience when bringing their kids into the world.

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This program prepared me for the birth of my first born and gave me the tools to support my wife in a way I would've never imagined.

MEMBER, ST. LOUIS

'm now more aware about the birthing process, maternal health, and what women truly go through. This was great!

MEMBER, DALLAS