Question 1

Is the Maine Doula Coalition a doula agency?

Accepted Answer

No. MDC does not assign doulas to clients or operate as a business. We are a nonprofit coalition that supports doulas through education, advocacy, and workforce development.

For help in finding doulas near you, please visit the Doula Directory.

Question 2

Who can be involved?

Accepted Answer

Anyone! While we are doula led and lean on doula voices, any person in Maine is welcome to be involved.

Question 3

Do I need to be certified?

Accepted Answer

No. Certification is not required to join or participate. We honor many paths to this work including community-based, culturally-rooted, and lived-experience approaches.

Question 4

How do I join the Doula Directory?

Accepted Answer

You can add your information to our free public-facing directory by filling out this [form/link].

Question 5

When are the meetings?

Accepted Answer

MDC holds bi-monthly virtual meetings on Zoom. These are open to all doulas and allies and include updates, discussions, and community sharing. Sign up for our newsletter to receive reminders or visit our community calendar

Question 6

Is it free to join?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Participation in the coalition, meetings, directory, and workgroups is free.

Question 7

Is this membership based? Are there any fees?

Accepted Answer

Maine Doula Coalition is NOT membership based and we do not charge a membership fee!

Question 8

What doula trainings do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

MDC does not endorse a single training program. We believe there are many valid and valuable pathways into doula work. Certification is one option, but not the only one. Community-rooted programs, mentorship models, and life experience all contribute to the knowledge and skill of a doula. What matters most is your commitment to respectful, informed, and culturally aware care.

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