Assisting. Informing. Empowering.
COVID-19
While the novel coronavirus continues to impact communities and industries globally, Dudula is committed to safeguarding against its spread. We have moved all initial consults and applicable services to virtual mediums. The health and safety of our clients and community is paramount and we will be monitoring COVID-19 recommendations and updating our practices as needed.
Owner, Doula
Trish Jones
Trish is a certified birth and postpartum doula. She is a graduate of The University of Memphis where she holds a degree in African & African American Studies with concentrations in Women's Studies, and Humanities. Her passion for birth work began during her undergraduate studies and her subsequent work in the reproductive justice/health sector. She is passionate about childbirth education and committed to providing care without bias while improving birth outcomes in Black and marginalized communities. Trish is the proud mom to a son, EJ.
About Dudula
dudula
[doo-DUH-la]
verb, Xhosa for "push".
Dudula Birth Care was born out of a need for informed and impactful service that honors the lived experiences of the birthing. We are passionate about birth education, advocacy, and improving birth outcomes for Black women and communities on the margins. At Dudula, we place our clients at the center of care and adopt reproductive justice as a guiding tenet of our care model. Dudula accepts clients regardless of race, sexuality, gender expression, ability, or socioeconomic status. No matter how you’ve come to birthing, Dudula is here to assist, inform, and empower you throughout your journey.
Benefits of Doula Care
Doulas are trained non-medical birth assistants who can;
help you navigate care and/or care facilities.
offer physical and emotional support during labor.
compile, research, and link you to additional resources during pregnancy and after birth.
help you craft a birth plan.
make cesarean less likely.
increase breastfeeding success.
increase satisfaction with overall birth outcome.
Services
Birthing Support
Birth is a sacred and powerful event. Dudula is ready to support your birthing goals and assist you throughout your pregnancy and birth.
Postpartum Support
Whatever your needs are when bringing baby home, Dudula is available to support your recovery and transition.