Compassionate Care for Every Birth and Beyond
Choosing Umama means choosing a birthing experience centered around you.
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A birth centered around you
Studies show that doula support can lead to fewer medical interventions and more positive outcomes. Our approach focuses on supporting your body’s natural processes and providing non-invasive comfort techniques, creating a more empowering birth experience.
But our care doesn’t stop at birth. We continue to offer support during postpartum recovery, providing guidance with newborn care, breastfeeding, and emotional wellness as you transition into parenthood. From prenatal education to holistic postpartum recovery, Umama is here to support every step of your journey.
A program of The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness
Umama brings the Foundation’s commitment to Black women’s health into the birthing room, with in-person, full-spectrum doula care and perinatal support.
Umama Birthing Services launches to expand the Foundation’s doula services statewide.
In-person doula care across two Wisconsin counties.
The Foundation is one of Quartz’s first doula program partners.
Having a doula by your side can make all the difference.
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Fewer C-sections
Doulas help reduce the likelihood of cesarean deliveries by nearly 40%, promoting healthier, more natural births.
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Less pain medication
Doula-supported births experience significantly lower rates of epidural and pain medication use, encouraging a more natural birthing experience.
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Shorter labors
With a doula by your side, labor times can be reduced by a quarter, making the process smoother and more manageable.
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Higher breastfeeding success
Mothers with doula support are more likely to successfully breastfeed, with rates increasing by 10% at hospital discharge.
Lower postpartum depression
The emotional and physical support provided by postpartum doulas has been shown to reduce the risk of postpartum depression by up to 30%.
Ready to have a doula by your side?
Request A DoulaFull-spectrum support, from the first visit on
Emotional support
Steady reassurance during pregnancy and labor.
Physical comfort
Massage, breathing and other comfort techniques.
Personalized care
Support tailored to your needs and your plan.
Continuous presence
By your side throughout birth.
Partners & families
Guidance for the people supporting you, too.
Holistic wellness
Care for mind, body and spirit after birth.
More than birth companions
Our doulas are your dedicated partners through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Let’s walk this path together.
Request a doula today, or write to us with any question about care, coverage or our team.