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04/22/2026

Why did we choose Brooklyn, NY for this year’s Destination Doula Training?! Funny story actually…

I was in NYC last summer with my daughter while she was in summer camp at FIT, and I met a dear friend for lunch in Brooklyn - IYKYK. And as we strolled, post pizza feast, we passed by an ADORABLE shop window with the words: “Babies / Birth / Doulas” in big bold letters. I walked on by but 5 seconds later I thought- who am I kidding?! I’ve got to go in and say hi to whoever owns this place! And guess who I found inside? An even more adorable human- growing two babies at once- and she just happened to be one of my favorite birth doulas/icons/advocates- the lovely, wise, nyc doula pioneer .

I’ve been a fan/follower of her Doula group for years- and we put together that we actually had been in touch probably 15 years ago to bring them onto the ToRAISE Questions Doula Podcast! It was so surreal and great fun to literally bump into her right there in her own little shop! She showed me around and took me into the beautiful community teaching space and I just knew I had to teach a ToLABOR Doula training there 💛 Don’t you love how the universe works?! 🔮

So, won’t you join us May 29-31, for our 1st ever Brooklyn, NY Birth Doula Training? Perfect for new and seasoned Doulas alike- this workshop will prepare you to start your business or better organize your practice, learn new skills to support others in pregnancy, birth + beyond, or deepen your own practice by absorbing a different perspective- a well rounded education in birth work only enhances your level of skill.

Registration link in bio or drop your email below or DM us to get more information! See you in NYC ✌️

03/28/2026

🌟 ToLABOR’s 2026 Destination Training: Brooklyn, NY | May 29–31🌟

We are so excited to bring a TL Birth Doula Workshop to NYC! Join us in the beautiful, heart-centered space of The Grand Street Healing Project for a transformative weekend rooted in all things birth.

This immersive training is designed to deepen your understanding, expand your confidence, and connect you with a powerful community of birth workers and aspiring doulas. Together, we’ll explore evidence-based education, hands-on practice, and the intuitive, sacred work of supporting families through one of life’s most profound transitions.

✨ What to expect:
• Comprehensive birth education + hands-on learning
• The business of being a doula: building, sustaining, and growing your practice
• Birth equity, advocacy, and stepping into your role as a changemaker
• Tools to support clients with confidence, compassion, and autonomy
• Connection, community, and meaningful conversation
• Space for reflection, growth, and embodiment

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to expand your current practice, this weekend will meet you exactly where you are.

💫 Spots will be limited to keep this experience intimate.

If you’re feeling called, drop your email below or send a message to receive full details + early registration access.

We can’t wait to gather with you in Brooklyn 🤍

03/28/2026

🌟 ToLABOR’s 2026 Destination Training: Brooklyn, NY | May 29–31🌟

We are so excited to bring a TL Birth Doula Workshop to NYC! Join us in the beautiful, heart-centered space of The Grand Street Healing Project for a transformative weekend rooted in all things birth.

This immersive training is designed to deepen your understanding, expand your confidence, and connect you with a powerful community of birth workers and aspiring doulas. Together, we’ll explore evidence-based education, hands-on practice, and the intuitive, sacred work of supporting families through one of life’s most profound transitions.

✨ What to expect:
• Comprehensive birth education + hands-on learning
• The business of being a doula: building, sustaining, and growing your practice
• Birth equity, advocacy, and stepping into your role as a changemaker
• Tools to support clients with confidence, compassion, and autonomy
• Connection, community, and meaningful conversation
• Space for reflection, growth, and embodiment

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to expand your current practice, this weekend will meet you exactly where you are.

💫 Spots will be limited to keep this experience intimate.

If you’re feeling called, drop your email below or send a message to receive full details + early registration access.

We can’t wait to gather with you in Brooklyn 🤍

03/22/2026

✨ Birth Doula Training | April 24-26 | Richmond, VA or VIRTUAL via Zoom ✨

If you’ve been feeling the pull toward birth work, this is your invitation 💛

Join us for a transformative 3-day doula training experience designed to deepen your understanding of birth, expand your confidence, and root you in compassionate advocacy. This isn’t just education- it’s connection, reflection, and stepping into purposeful work.

Over the weekend, we’ll explore:
• The foundations of birth support
• Advocacy + holding space for families
• Physiological birth + comfort measures
• Equity in birth
• The business behind being a Birth Doula

You’ll leave feeling empowered, supported, and ready to step into this work in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.

This training is for you if you’re ready to:
✨ Begin your doula journey
✨ Deepen your current practice
✨ Be part of a supportive, like-minded community

Spots are intentionally limited to keep the space intimate.

If you’re interested, drop your best email below or send a DM to receive full details 💌

Become a change maker. Become a Doula. 💛

03/08/2026

A new group of Doulas were born last weekend! Thank you so much to these passionate and brave humans for taking the first step to being real change makers in their communities. We can’t wait to see the work you do ✨

As always, thank you to our pregnant model + ToLABOR Doula: and to + (also ToLABOR Doulas) for sharing your wisdom with this group! 🙌

Our next workshops include:

April 24-26 | Richmond, VA or Virtual
May 29-31 | Brooklyn, NY or Virtual

Registration link in bio! 💛

02/05/2026

Birth Doula Training: 2/27–3/01
📍 In Person: Richmond, VA
💻 Virtual: Live via Zoom

Interested in becoming a Birth Worker? Looking to cross-train with our organization to accept TRICARE insurance? Or maybe you’re a seasoned doula craving a refresher and a fresh perspective?

We’d love to answer your questions and help you explore what this training could look like for you. 💛
Comment below or DM us to get more info and schedule a phone call with one of our trainers.

The world needs more change-makers.
We need more doulas. ✨

01/06/2026

Check out our newest ToRAISE Questions Doula Podcast- out now on all your favorite listening platforms, and if you’d rather watch- find us on YouTube + Spotify! 🎥🎙️✨

This week we sat down with Tori Mitchell CNM, and formerly trained ToLABOR Birth Doula, to chat about how Doula training/work was a stepping stone in her Midwifery career. Tori describes the Doula principles she’s carried throughout her time as a Labor and Delivery Nurse turned Certified Nurse Midwife, and how she continues to implement ToLABOR’s philosophies when caring for her patients. 🌱🌿💛

We’re so glad you’re here! Thanks for listening!!

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12/31/2025

Let’s see those 2025 Recaps, ToLABOR Doulas!! Tag us so we can share 📣

We are SO SO SO proud of all the hard work you put into every year of caring for new families. Thank you for being a part of our Doula community! 💛✨

12/30/2025

Ring in the New Year by following your dreams of becoming a Birth Doula with ToLABOR!!

Join us for our January 23-25 training in person in Richmond, VA or virtually from your own home. Learn about the art of Doula-ing, the physiology of labor, the role of an advocate, the business behind birth work, the history of racism in health care, build a network of support around you to begin supporting birth and SO MUCH MORE!

12/13/2025

Our last 2025 training is in the books! Thank you to all of the Doulas who have come through ToLABOR this year, thank you for trusting us with your birth support education and thank you for serving your communities with open hands and open hearts! 🫶

Look out for some exciting mini continuing education workshops in 2026- as well as a RETREAT just for birth workers and we’re already planning our Combo Birth, Postpartum and Lactation Training in September! We can’t wait to host you 💛

Follow along on all the things by listening to the ToRAISE Questions Doula Podcast!

See y’all next year ✌️

11/02/2025

The newest ToRAISE Questions Doula Podcast dropped today! Listen now to .8 and talk about having back to back and overlapping births… 😅 Has this happened to you?! How have you handled having birthday buddies among clients? As always, we’ve got some tips, lessons we’ve learned and of course our own experiences to share. Have a listen! 💛

Please comment, like and subscribe! Full video episode can be watched on YouTube or Spotify and you can listen on all of your favorite podcast platforms. Link is in our bio!

So goad you’re here ✨

The ToRAISE Questions podcast offers thoughtful, unfiltered conversations for doulas and birth workers who want to deepen their knowledge, elevate their practice, and uphold the integrity of birth work.Each episode features insights from experienc...