BIPOC Doulas
Wellness Within is a leader in Nova Scotia in addressing exclusion and oppression in doula practice. We have worked with partners including the Mi'kmaq Child Development Centre, Eskasoni First Nation, Paqtnkek First Nation, Mulgrave Caring and Learning Centre, Promoting Leadership in Health for African Nova Scotians, the Community of Black Nursing Students, Nova Scotia Public Research Group and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton, to host trainings to improve the representation of Black, Indigenous, People of Colour and Queer doulas. Please also see Peer doula support training for Black and Indigenous groups in Nova Scotia, Canada: A community-based qualitative study.
Black Doula Toolkit
This toolkit works to break through the narrative and act as a celebration of Black birthing and Black joy. It is written by a Black woman, for Black women and birthing people. Download here.
Resources by Black Experts
A list of resources that are culturally relevant to the experiences of Black parents.