29.8
North Carolina deaths
Maternal Mortality Rate
31.5
Per 100,000 births
South Carolina deaths
18.6
Nationally
Imagine being pregnant and not knowing who will advocate for you.
Imagine not being heard when something feels wrong.
Imagine traveling hours just to give birth with No Support
Imagine not having a licensed Provider to provde care
Over 40% of births in both NC and SC are covered by Medicaid, yet NC Medicaid does not require doula coverage and SC Medicaid does not cover doulas—even though doula support is associated with fewer cesarean births, lower preterm birth rates, higher breastfeeding initiation, and greater patient advocacy and satisfaction
Nearly 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, yet many families report their concerns were dismissed before complications became emergencies.
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NC and SC continue to experience maternal mortality rates well above national goals—making education, advocacy, and timely response more important than ever.
20 NC counties & 13% of SC counties are maternal deserts. 28 NC counties show No clinicians or facilites offering obstetric care 2025 Nearly 12,000 births occurred in counties that lost obstetric services.Â
NC approx 20.2 midwives per 100,000 women while SC has only 9.4 midwives per 100,000.
limited of NO access in rural communities,Â
We are building the maternal workforce by:
✔ Training and certifying new doulas
✔ Expanding childbirth education across North and South Carolina
✔ Mentoring future maternal health professionals
✔ Creating pathways into Medicaid-participating maternal care careers
✔ Supporting future midwives through education, clinical partnerships, and workforce development
✔ Increasing access to culturally responsive, family-centered care in urban, rural, and maternity care desert communities
For too many families, this is reality—not an exception.
Stronger Doulas.
Stronger Communities.Â
The only doula training program in the region that combines certification, Medicaid contracting education, and interdisciplinary care integration.
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We prepare doulas to work alongside healthcare providers in a coordinated model that keeps the birthing person and their family at the center of support while building sustainable careers that expand access to maternal health services across North and South Carolina.
Community Well-Care Model
Doula
CNM, CPM, CM
Childbirth Educator
Postpartum Care
Community Resources
We are building a connected workforce ecosystem where the pregnant person is fully supported—not just medically, but emotionally, socially, and culturally.
Invest in the Workforce That Changes Outcomes
Your support directly funds training, mentorship, and expansion of the perinatal workforce.
Train a Doula
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$2,700 Scholarship
Funds:
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Labor doula certification for one aspiring birth worker
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Individual mentorship and professional development
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Supervised hands-on client experience
Impact Goals:
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Expand the maternal health workforce
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Increase access to trained doulas in underserved communities
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Improve birth support through evidence-informed, compassionate care
Expand Workforce Capacity
$10,000+ Rural Investment
Supports:
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Community Birth Worker Program for up to 10 participants
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Workforce training and implementation guidance
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Technical assistance for rural and non-delivery facilities
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Practical tools for local program integration
Impact Goals:
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Expand the rural maternal health workforce
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Strengthen maternal emergency preparedness
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Improve referral pathways and care coordination
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Increase access to evidence-informed maternal care
Build the Perinatal Ecosystem
$20,000+ Community Investment
Funds:
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Community Birth Worker Program for 10+ participants
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Customized curriculum and instructor-led training
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Implementation planning and technical assistance
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Integration into hospital, government, or community-based settings
Impact Goals:
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Expand the maternal health workforce
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Strengthen care coordination and community partnerships
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Increase access to culturally responsive birth support
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Build a sustainable, community-based maternal health model
More Workforce = More Support = Better Outcomes
When we increase the number of trained, supported, and representative birthworkers, we reduce risk, improve care, and save lives.