Events for Doulas
Continuing Education Events are free unless otherwise listed, and open to any doula who has attended a BirthWell Partners Birth Doula Workshop, or who is currently working as a volunteer or contract doula with BirthWell Partners.
Continuing Education
These trainings are meant to give both new and experienced community doulas greater insight on specific topics and resources.
2026 Meetings:
Breastfeeding Basics
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Monday, April 13th
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Location: Zoom
Certification Support: Self Assessment
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Monday, May 11th, 6pm
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Location: Zoom
Labor Positions: Beyond the Basics
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Thursday, May 14th, 4:30 - 6pm
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Location: Crescent Cultural Community Center (1121 Tuscaloosa Ave, Birmingham, AL 35211)
Certification Support: Resource & Reading List, Reflection Papers
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Monday, June 1st, 6pm
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Location: Zoom
Approaching Conversations about Infant Feeding
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Monday, July 13th, 6pm
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Location: Zoom
Certification Support: Client Paperwork
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Monday, July 20th, 6pm
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Location: Zoom
Language Nutrition Coach Training
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Tuesday, August 18th and Tuesday, August 25th
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This is a two part training; to get certified you must attend both sessions.
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Location: Zoom
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Learn how to educate expectant and new parents on how to provide their babies with the Language
Nutrition they need to support early brain
development and later academic success.
Improving Black Maternal Mental Health
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Saturday, March 28th, 10am-12pm
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Location: Zoom
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Facilitated by Anjanette Robinson, LPC-S, NCC
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Cost: Free to BirthWell Doulas, $20 for non-BWP Doulas
About the Training
This presentation explores Black maternal mental health through a comprehensive lens that honors history, examines clinical realities, and centers cultural context. Participants will gain insight into the historical roots of disparities, current maternal mental health outcomes, and the impact of systemic inequities on Black birthing people and families. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches that support healing, advocacy, and improved maternal mental health outcomes.
Mix & Mingles and Other Events
Mix & Mingles bring doulas together for relaxed social events focused on networking and community-building.
Doula Retreat
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Location: ELI Thrive
Summer Mix & Mingle
June 23rd: 5 - 8PM
Location: Cahaba Brewing Co
Spring Mix & Mingle
April 12th: 2-4pm
Location: Crescent Cultural Community Center
Fall Mix & Mingle
October 20th: 5-7pm
Winter Mix & Mingle
December 13th, 2-4pm
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