Doula Fact Sheet: Fathers, Traditions & The Power of the Birth Team
This powerful and heart-centered resource from the National Black Doulas Association (NBDA) honors the full birth team—fathers, partners, aunties, uncles, and traditions that have supported birthing people for generations. The Doula Fact Sheet: Fathers, Traditions & The Power of the Birth Team is designed to uplift culturally rooted care and celebrate the sacred role of every support person in the birth space.
Inside, you'll find encouragement and guidance for partners, an affirmation of ancestral birth practices, and a loving reminder that doulas are here for the whole village, not just the birthing person.
What’s Inside:
Insightful breakdown of how doulas support partners—emotionally, physically, and practically
Tips for partners to stay present, feel empowered, and be part of the process
A look at how NBDA doulas honor cultural traditions, sacred practices, and spiritual care
Examples of traditional healing like herbal baths, placenta ceremonies, and postpartum rituals
Why This Matters:
Encourages connection between doulas and birth partners
Uplifts Black, Brown, and Indigenous traditions in birthwork
Designed to help families build stronger, culturally aligned birth teams
Birth is a sacred journey — and this fact sheet is your invitation to walk it together, with intention, respect, and deep-rooted wisdom.
This powerful and heart-centered resource from the National Black Doulas Association (NBDA) honors the full birth team—fathers, partners, aunties, uncles, and traditions that have supported birthing people for generations. The Doula Fact Sheet: Fathers, Traditions & The Power of the Birth Team is designed to uplift culturally rooted care and celebrate the sacred role of every support person in the birth space.
Inside, you'll find encouragement and guidance for partners, an affirmation of ancestral birth practices, and a loving reminder that doulas are here for the whole village, not just the birthing person.
What’s Inside:
Insightful breakdown of how doulas support partners—emotionally, physically, and practically
Tips for partners to stay present, feel empowered, and be part of the process
A look at how NBDA doulas honor cultural traditions, sacred practices, and spiritual care
Examples of traditional healing like herbal baths, placenta ceremonies, and postpartum rituals
Why This Matters:
Encourages connection between doulas and birth partners
Uplifts Black, Brown, and Indigenous traditions in birthwork
Designed to help families build stronger, culturally aligned birth teams
Birth is a sacred journey — and this fact sheet is your invitation to walk it together, with intention, respect, and deep-rooted wisdom.
This powerful and heart-centered resource from the National Black Doulas Association (NBDA) honors the full birth team—fathers, partners, aunties, uncles, and traditions that have supported birthing people for generations. The Doula Fact Sheet: Fathers, Traditions & The Power of the Birth Team is designed to uplift culturally rooted care and celebrate the sacred role of every support person in the birth space.
Inside, you'll find encouragement and guidance for partners, an affirmation of ancestral birth practices, and a loving reminder that doulas are here for the whole village, not just the birthing person.
What’s Inside:
Insightful breakdown of how doulas support partners—emotionally, physically, and practically
Tips for partners to stay present, feel empowered, and be part of the process
A look at how NBDA doulas honor cultural traditions, sacred practices, and spiritual care
Examples of traditional healing like herbal baths, placenta ceremonies, and postpartum rituals
Why This Matters:
Encourages connection between doulas and birth partners
Uplifts Black, Brown, and Indigenous traditions in birthwork
Designed to help families build stronger, culturally aligned birth teams
Birth is a sacred journey — and this fact sheet is your invitation to walk it together, with intention, respect, and deep-rooted wisdom.