MOTHER ROOTS CLASSES

Mother Roots Midwifery creates access to high-quality, culturally and community rooted professional development and education for birth-workers .

As part of this commitment, we are actively working to secure Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and professional development opportunities that strengthen the skills, knowledge, and sustainability of our community-birth based workforce.

Fundraising and donations directly support the development, accreditation, and accessibility of our trainings. This includes the costs associated with CEU application and approval processes, curriculum development, instructor compensation, and the creation of integrative culturally inclusive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based educational materials.

Our 30-hour BIPOC-Centered Doula Training is designed to prepare emerging birth workers with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, cultural humility, and community-centered values needed to provide compassionate and effective perinatal support. Rooted in birth equity, reproductive justice, and traditional community care practices, this training centers the lived experiences, voices, and leadership of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.

Participants receive comprehensive instruction in pregnancy, labor support, postpartum care, breastfeeding support, client advocacy, communication skills, trauma-informed care, informed consent, emotional wellness, and culturally responsive birth practices. The training also explores the historical impacts of systemic inequities in maternal health, while empowering doulas to support families with dignity, respect, and evidence-based care.

This program emphasizes community healing, leadership development, and sustainable pathways into the birth-work profession. Participants engage in interactive learning, hands-on practice, mentorship, and discussion focused on strengthening confidence, professionalism, and holistic care approaches. The training is appropriate for aspiring doulas, community health workers, peer supporters, and individuals passionate about advancing equitable and culturally grounded perinatal care in their communities.