Connecting Families In Need with Doulas
Our mission at Community Doulas is twofold. We strive to improve overall birth outcomes by providing evidence-based education, continuous professional labor support, and community connections to growing families in Maine who may face financial barriers to accessing support.
We are dedicated to growing the doula population in Maine by providing new doulas with ongoing education, doula mentorship, and connections to expectant families.
Serving Maine &
Surrounding Communities
Community Doulas provides support on a sliding scale to make doula services accessible to all. By connecting doulas-in-training with low-income pregnant individuals statewide, we ensure that financial barriers do not prevent people from receiving compassionate care. Our volunteer doulas and their mentors are dedicated to supporting families regardless of race, gender identity, social identity, nationality, economic status, or mental health and substance challenges. Whether you are giving birth, adopting, or navigating pregnancy loss, we are here to stand with you every step of the way.
For Parents
We are dedicated to the belief that all pregnant people deserve the care of a doula, regardless of income.
Contact us today!
For Doulas
We are dedicated to growing the doulas community and are ready to match doulas with families.
Join our team of doulas serving Maine & parts of NH.
Why Hire a Doula?
Randomized studies showed that having the support of a doula:
Reduces the chance of Cesarean by 39%.
Increases the likelihood of starting and maintaining breast/chestfeeding.
Lowers labor duration by 25%.
Boosts overall birth experience satisfaction by 31%.
Lowers the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight babies.
Decreases Pitocin use for induction or speeding up labor by 31%.
Reduces epidural use by 60%.
Lowers the risk of postpartum depression and anxiety.
Doula care can be especially helpful for women of color, who often face higher rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.