NJ Doulas of Color is a web directory I created to address access gaps by connecting New Jersey families with doulas of color.
After becoming a certified doula in 2019, I saw firsthand how difficult it can be for families to find available doulas, especially doulas of color. I created this platform to bridge that gap by connecting parents with available support and increasing visibility for doulas of color.
Doulas have been proven to improve pregnancy outcomes for those who utilize one. It is also proven that having someone who looks like you can help you feel safer. Especially for BIPOC who are 3 times more likely to die during childbirth.
