ABOUT THE RETREAT
Our annual Doula Retreat brings doulas from across the state together for a day of learning, reflection, and community building. Whether you’re a new or experienced doula, this event is designed to inspire, rejuvenate, and strengthen your practice.
January 31st, 2026
ELI Thrive,
Birmingham, AL
Open to all birth workers in AL!
2026 RETREAT SCHEDULE
(Tentative and subject to change)
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8:30 am - 9:15 am
Check-in, coffee and light breakfast snacks
9:15 am - 9:30 am
Icebreaker
Facilitator:
9:30 am -10:30 am
Fit for Birth: Movement Session
Facilitator: E'Licia Herndon
10:30am - 10:45am
Break
10:45 am - 11:45 pm
Tongue Tie and Oral Function/ Pelvic Floor Therapist
Facilitator: TBD
11:45 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch and Doula Meeting
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Panel with OBGYN/L&D Nurse
Facilitator: Dr. Gershon, Yanick Williams (TBD)
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Break
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Panel with Experienced Doulas
Facilitator: TBD
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Doula Nutrition at Births
Facilitator: TBD
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3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Closing
Facilitator: Renee' Hood​
REGISTER
COST: $50
Cost includes: Breakfast & lunch, all activities
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Active BWP doulas (who’ve had a client in the last six months or have one due in the next six) get 50% off!
There are two steps to register for the retreat.
Step 1: Fill out the registration form.
Step 2: Complete your payment.
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If cost is a barrier, just complete Step 1 and let us know in the form. We keep registration and payment as separate steps for this reason.
Step 1: Register
Step 2: Make Payment
Deadline to submit payment is January 21st.
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