Gifted Hands International

Did we mention it was clinical weekend?

Today, 11 students gathered for the final leg of their 5-month journey toward becoming Full Spectrum Doulas!

This weekend, they’ll put their knowledge into practice through hands-on training, simulations, and real-world scenarios designed to prepare them for the important work ahead. We’re going to challenge them, support them, and help them sharpen the skills they’ll need to serve families with compassion, excellence, confidence, and professionalism.

This is where knowledge meets practice, passion meets purpose, and future birth workers step fully into their calling.

We are incredibly proud of this cohort and all they’ve accomplished to reach this milestone. We can’t wait to watch them rise to the occasion and take the next step toward making a lasting impact in maternal health.

Higher standards of care start here. ⬇️

So honored to be one of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois special beginnings partners! Together we have been able to increase the doula workforce across IL and well as provide doula services to many families ❤️

We are expanding access to maternal care, because every mom deserves the support she needs.

Our health plans now cover doulas, licensed certified professional midwives, lactation consultants, and maternal home visit providers. It's all part of our continued commitment to healthier moms and babies through our Special Beginnings® program.

Learn more about how we're improving maternal health across Illinois: http://spr.ly/6182B8bdUE

Clinical Training Weekend is almost here and we’re looking for volunteers to help us make the magic happen!

Clinical Weekend is one of the most exciting parts of the GHI experience, and it takes an amazing team behind the scenes to help everything run smoothly.

If you’d like more information or to support the next generation of doulas and be part of an incredible weekend, please complete the volunteer sign-up form by Friday, May 29th using the link below.

https://zfrmz.com/T1GNbOqMTRxpLiI2d1Fg

Thank you for always showing up for the GHI family. Higher standards of care start here.

21 Chicago-area birthworkers have already secured their spots for Game Night 👀

Don’t get left out of the fun, the networking, and the community. This is your chance to connect with doulas, birthworkers, and maternal health professionals from across the area in a space created just for us.

Good vibes. Real connections. A little friendly competition. And a room full of people who understand the work you do.

Whether you’re already in the field or preparing to step into it, you belong in this room.

Seats are filling quickly. Secure your spot before we’re full.

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Y’all asked. We listened.

Due to the amount of messages, questions, and “wait…did I miss the infosession?” texts coming in, we’ve decided to open ONE MORE opportunity to learn about the program before enrollment officially closes.

✨ FINAL INFO SESSION
🗓 Monday
⏰ 7 PM CST
💻 Via Zoom

We’ve also decided to extend enrollment beyond this Friday to give prospective students one final opportunity to join the upcoming cohort.

If you’ve been:
• Thinking about becoming a doula
• Looking for a program that actually prepares you hands on
• Waiting for a sign
• Trying to figure out if this path is really for you

This is your moment to stop watching and get in the room.

At Gifted Hands International, we believe higher standards of care start with properly trained doulas. That’s why our students receive live simulation training, mentorship, business education, and real support throughout their journey.

This isn’t just another online course.
This is preparation with purpose.

Higher standards of care start here.

Get your name on that certificate.

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