Rhode Island Birth

07/13/2026

Sharing a local research opportunity:

Hola Doula Community,

We invite you to participate in our study exploring how doulas support immigrant or mixed-status (including refugee, undocumented, or asylum-seeking) families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

Our doula and MPH student team is seeking doulas who have experience serving these populations to participate in a confidential 60-minute interview. We especially encourage bilingual and multilingual doulas to participate.

The purpose of this study is to better understand the uniquely powerful role doulas play in supporting families navigating cultural, linguistic, healthcare, and immigration-related challenges. Participants will receive a $50 gift card as a thank you for their time.

If you are interested, please complete the screening survey as soon as possible: https://bit.ly/doula_research

The process is as follows:

1. Complete the screening survey (approximately 5–10 minutes): https://bit.ly/doula_research

2. If eligible, a member of the research team will contact you to schedule an interview and provide a consent form for your review.

3. Participate in a confidential 60-minute one-on-one interview via Zoom or phone at a time that is convenient for you.

Thank you for you consideration in sharing your experiences and expertise.

Sincerely,

Co-Investigators: Sara Castaneda, CPD, B.A. and Aidea Downie M.A.

* Mixed Status means family members with differing immigration statuses

07/08/2026

Summer doula training opportunity. This training is 5 days, full scholarship. This training is intentionally seeking BIRTH doulas to expand our workforce. Please contact or fill out the form.

06/24/2026

South County Health is consistantly providing events and educational seminars for the community. Come join us for our community engagement programs and…

06/22/2026

"Results: Birth plans were associated with a higher likelihood of normal vaginal delivery"

A birth plan is typically a 1-2 page document that you create and bring with you to your birthing location. Birth plans have been slowly become more accepted, and increase your likelihood of having a vaginal birth in a hospital setting. Alongside conversations with your midwife/OB/family medicine doc, it can be helpful to create this after taking a childbirth education class and during a meeting with your doula.

For planned and unplanned cesarean births, birth plans are excellent tools to communicate your wishes. It's still a birth and you still have options!

Know your options, know your rights:
www.RhodeIslandBirth.com

· Birth plans were associated with increased likelihood of vaginal delivery.. · Birth plan increased rates of early breastfeeding.. · The overall evidence suggests birth plans as a strategy to promote a more respectful childbirth..

06/09/2026

We are excited to partner with https://rhodeislandbirth.com/ to launch WATCH Peer Support Hub at Thundermist Health Center in Woonsocket!

Looking for support during pregnancy, postpartum, or your infant journey?

This welcoming, judgment free space offers FREE facilitated support groups where families can connect, learn, share experiences, and build community. Whether you're expecting, adjusting to life with a new baby, navigating breast feeding, or simply looking for support, you are welcome here.

ThunderMist Health Center
450 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, RI

Light refreshments will be provided through.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with expecting and new parents in our community. Every family deserves support. 💛

Registration is encouraged
Click below to register or scan the QR on the flyer:

https://rhodeislandbirth.com/peersupport

04/29/2026

📣🌱Friends and Neighbors!🌱📣
Gentle Strength is officially launching our GoFundMe to bring a Community Herb Shop to the Southside/Westend Neighborhood in Providence!!! We aren’t building just a retail space, it’s also a much needed third space based on community resilience and health sovereignty.🌿✨

Our goal is to create a space for community-led wellness, education, and accessible herbal remedies.
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes and now we need your help to cross the finish line. 🏁

How you can support:
1️⃣ Donate: Every bit helps us secure our space and stock our shelves.
2️⃣ Share: Post this to your stories or tag a friend who loves local herbs!
3️⃣ Visit: Link in bio to read our full story and contribute.

Also if you want us to teach an herbal class or workshop, please reach out, we love to collaborate!!!

04/28/2026

Come hang out with Preetilata & Maya tomorrow 10-12 in Central Falls for ✨inclusive lactation support✨. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/bZLih8aByvNNkYj97
This is a free peer support space for families with some stipend/gift cards available. All groups are supported by community birth workers. More info here: https://rhodeislandbirth.com/peersupport

04/28/2026

Deadline is this week!

04/17/2026

We were proud to host a Meet the Doulas event at Landmark Medical Center, bringing together local doulas, providers, and community members dedicated to supporting families throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

Held during Black Maternal Health Week, this event highlighted the importance of equitable, respectful, and culturally responsive care for all birthing individuals. We’re grateful to partner with organizations like Doulas of Rhode Island to help connect our community with these valuable resources.

04/14/2026

Please sign this open letter! A safe home is essential for our expecting families, and the birth right of the babies being birthed into our community

Our Homes. Our Dignity. Renters Deserve Stability. Read and sign on to our Open Letter demanding all Providence City Councilors and Mayor Brett Smiley protect renters and pass Rent Stabilization.

The Providence Rent Stabilization bill passed its first vote at City Council! The ordinance needs to pass again on April 16th, and overcome the Mayor’s expected veto, in order to become law. Rent Stabilization is a modest policy to protect Providence residents now!

We are calling on our elected officials to keep all our homes affordable and fight displacement with Rent Stabilization in Providence.

LINK: https://forms.gle/mB6PBJgV2F4wPoYq9