The doula foundation
A Hand to Hold. A Hand to Help.
A Missouri Medicaid Provider
The Doula Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization providing evidence-based educational, physical, and emotional support for newborns, moms, and families in need during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.
The Doula Foundation Has supported over 10,000 Families in Southwest Missouri
Doula Services
We believe that every family, regardless of their financial means, deserves emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after the birth process.
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We couldn’t do it without your support.
Childbirth Education & Other Services
We offer additional services such as classes and events for additional education, support, and a sense of community. (Being a current client is not necessary to join a class.)
Events
We host several events throughout the year.
Our biggest fundraiser, Night of Caring, comes each September.
The Doula Foundation with it’s Community Based Doula’s, Perinatal Community Healthcare Workers, Staff and Volunteers continues to stand as a beacon of support for families in the region. Built on the unwavering dedication of its founders, the strength of its community partners, and the belief that every family deserves care, compassion, and the opportunity to thrive we proudly celebrate our 25 years of service and look ahead to the next 25 years serving, supporting and positively impacting our Southwest Missouri communities.
Our Impact in Numbers
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A Hand to Hold. A Hand to Help.
Every contribution makes a difference. Thank you!
Support our Mission
The Doula Foundation would not be able to do the community changing work without the assistance of our wonderful volunteers and donors.
To continue our vital work, we need your support.
Our goal is to create opportunities for you to help whether they are big or small. Every contribution makes a difference.
To continue our vital work, we need your support.
Our goal is to create opportunities for you to help whether they are big or small. Every contribution makes a difference.
Missouri is ranked 44 in the nation related to prenatal and perinatal care and outcomes. Southwest Missouri leads the state with the unfortunate statistic of having the highest incidences of child abuse, neglect, domestic violence and households living in poverty.
The Doula Foundation is making a difference daily in the lives of those who live in Southwest Missouri communities with our ability to reach at risk families and individuals with professional support, education and services. With your donation, big or small, you bring positive change to lives and generations.
The Doula Foundation is making a difference daily in the lives of those who live in Southwest Missouri communities with our ability to reach at risk families and individuals with professional support, education and services. With your donation, big or small, you bring positive change to lives and generations.
Doula Foundation Academy
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Interested in Becoming a Doula?
The Doula Foundation is empowering the maternal health workforce—one doula at a time—through the Duala Foundation Academy.
The Doula Foundation Academy is a statewide leader in the training and certification of birth and postpartum doulas, as well as perinatal community health workers.
We offer a flexible, hybrid certification program designed to meet individuals where they are—whether you’re just starting out, already working in maternal health, or seeking to expand your skills.
Our customized approach allows us to recognize prior training and professional experience. We work closely with each participant to develop a personalized training pathway that aligns with their background, goals, and schedule—removing barriers to education and certification and ultimately improving maternal health outcomes for families across Missouri.
The Doula Foundation Academy is a statewide leader in the training and certification of birth and postpartum doulas, as well as perinatal community health workers.
We offer a flexible, hybrid certification program designed to meet individuals where they are—whether you’re just starting out, already working in maternal health, or seeking to expand your skills.
Our customized approach allows us to recognize prior training and professional experience. We work closely with each participant to develop a personalized training pathway that aligns with their background, goals, and schedule—removing barriers to education and certification and ultimately improving maternal health outcomes for families across Missouri.
Program Services
Our Certified Community Based Birth and Postpartum Doulas and Perinatal Community Health Workers provide education, physical and emotional support during pregnancy, childbirth and early-childhood.
We are a Medicaid provider.
Doulas can assist with:
1.) Prenatal Support to plan and prepare for the birth
2.) Birth and Labor Support
3.) Postnatal Support to walk alongside families as they move into their new roles as mothers, fathers, and siblings.
We are a Medicaid provider.
Doulas can assist with:
1.) Prenatal Support to plan and prepare for the birth
2.) Birth and Labor Support
3.) Postnatal Support to walk alongside families as they move into their new roles as mothers, fathers, and siblings.
Education and Classes
In addition to the services offered by Doulas to assist in the birth, we also offer classes and events for additional education, support, and a sense of community. You may be part of these classes whether or not you are a current Doula client.
Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Pre-registration is required for all classes.
- Childbirth Education Classes
- Prenatal Yoga
- Postpartum Yoga
- Father Yoga
- Community Circle Support Group
- Helping Hands Boutique
How to Get Started
Contact us via phone 417-832-9222 or email at info@doulafoundation.org You may also sign up for more information by clicking here and filling out the contact form.
We look forward to serving you.
We look forward to serving you.
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