What is a Postpartum Doula?

Postpartum doulas provide families information and support on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from childbirth, infant soothing, and coping skills for new parents. They might also help with light housework, fix a meal and help incorporate an older child into this new experience.

What is Flourish Alachua?

Flourish Alachua, a collaborative effort between The Children’s Trust of Alachua County and Beam Birth Network, is dedicated to training, certifying, and mentoring postpartum doulas within the community. Our mission is to prioritize and maintain maternal health throughout the crucial postpartum period in Alachua County.

Through comprehensive training, ongoing mentorship, access to community resources, and continuing education, we empower doulas to bridge gaps in care and establish a sustainable network committed to enhancing maternal well-being and facilitating smooth family transitions, with a special focus on underserved areas.