A 501(c)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION All donations are tax deductible
Having a doula is a RIGHT
NOT A PRIVILEGE
Tennessee Doulas Association is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate people about doulas and promote the use of doula care to improve pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes.
Did you know in 2024...
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Tennessee stats got worse. We fell to #47 out of 50 states for maternal deaths
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1 of 3 deaths among White non-Hispanic women were due to substance use and mental health conditions while 1 in 3 of the non-Hispanic Black women deaths were due to cardiovascular conditions.
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Women aged 40 years and older died of pregnancy-related causes at a rate nearly 6 x's as high as those under 25 years of age.
76% of the deaths were deemed PREVENTABLE
We are making a difference...
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TNDA secured 3 grants to help organizations implement doula programs for more access to moms.
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TNDA trained over 51 New Doulas to serve families
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TNDA served over 90 Families across the state with free or discounted doula services
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TNDA trained 30 doulas across the state in Mental Health First Aid
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Joined with TIPQC to train over 40 doulas in cardiovascular issues
Having a doula on your birth team means 29% lower risk of preterm birth & 47% lower risk of cesarean delivery
THE BEST CONTINIOUS SUPPORT
At Tennessee Doulas Association, we are dedicated to empowering expectant parents throughout their birthing journey. Our team of compassionate and knowledgeable doulas are trained in a wide range of subjects to provide comprehensive support tailored to your unique needs.
What are the types of Doulas?
A doula may have the training to serve in several of these doula roles. Doula services may vary from doula to doula. Please talk about what will be covered in your support before hiring a doula.
Birth Doula
This care typically includes:
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Focus on prepping the mom and partner for birth
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2 prenatal home visits
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Connection to community resources
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Birth planning
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On-call 24/7
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Labor support while at home and your birth location of choice
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1 postpartum home visit to talk about your birth and assist with breastfeeding
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Price can range from free to $3500
Postpartum Doula
This care typically includes:
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Focus on mom and baby resting and eating
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Set number of support hours AFTER baby is born
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Could be day hours or overnight hours
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Usually at least 4 hours during the day and at least 8 hours overnight
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Paid by the hour
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Client pre-buys a package of hours to use.
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Price can range from free to $75 an hour
Sibling Doula
This care typically includes:
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Focus on childcare while mom is in labor at home or hospital
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1 home visit for a walk through and meet the family
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On-call 24/7
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When mom goes into labor, doula comes and watches the children either at home or in the hospital
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Price of this service typically ranges from $350 to $1000
Baby Loss Doula
This care typically includes:
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Focus on helping the family navigate birth and the emotions of death (hello and goodbye)
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Prenatal home visit
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Birth planning
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Labor support
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Contact and support for a year
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Postpartum home visits, texts, and calls
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Connection to community grief resources
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Price of this service is typically free
Doula Services May Include:
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Pregnancy support including birth plan creation, partner support skills training, childbirth education, understanding your rights and options, and information on community resources.
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Childbirth support including emotional support, comfort measures, advocacy for your birth wishes, partner support and guidance, and your doula staying with you during your whole labor.
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After birth support including breastfeeding support, newborn care, light housework, new mom education, and information on community resources.
We serve everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, religion, or disability. We believe we all have something to contribute. We believe we can all learn from one another.
