FREE DOULA TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Support Families. Build a Meaningful Career. Make a Difference.

ORMMS is pleased to share a valuable community opportunity from MotherTree Birth Services for individuals interested in becoming a Full-Spectrum Doula. Full scholarships are available for eligible participants who want to support mothers, babies, and families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Whether you're looking to begin a new career, serve your community, or expand your healthcare knowledge, this training provides an excellent pathway into the growing field of maternal and family support.

What Is a Doula?

A Doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to families throughout the childbirth journey.

A doula supports families during:

• Pregnancy

• Labor and childbirth

• The postpartum period after the baby is born

Doulas work alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to help families feel informed, supported, and confident. They do not provide medical care or replace licensed healthcare professionals.

Why Become a Doula?

Becoming a doula is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of families in your community.

Benefits include:

• Supporting mothers and newborns during an important stage of life

• Building valuable healthcare and community support skills

• Serving immigrant, refugee, and multilingual communities

• Joining a growing profession with increasing opportunities across Oregon

• Receiving mentorship from experienced doulas

• Working toward Oregon Traditional Health Worker and Doula certification

Training Schedule

Birth Doula Training (In Person)

August 6–9, 2026

Postpartum Doula Training (In Person)

August 27–29, 2026

Participants will receive comprehensive training, mentorship, and guidance throughout the certification process.

Program Includes

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Complete Birth and Postpartum Doula training

• Meet Oregon Traditional Health Worker requirements

• Connect with an experienced doula community

• Receive guidance toward Oregon certification

• Develop professional skills for a career supporting families

• Access ongoing mentorship and community support

Full Scholarships Available

This program offers full scholarships for eligible participants, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a meaningful career in maternal and family health.

If you are passionate about supporting parents, babies, and families—or would like to give back to your community—this training may be the perfect fit.

Learn More

For additional information or to apply, scan the QR code on the official MotherTree Birth Services flyer or visit:

mothertreebirth.com

If you have questions or need language assistance, ORMMS is happy to help connect you with this opportunity.

Phone: 503-489-5179

Website: www.ormms.org

Community Resource

ORMMS is sharing this opportunity as a community resource to increase access to education, workforce development, and culturally responsive maternal health services for immigrant, refugee, and multilingual communities.