A 501(c)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION All donations are tax deductible
Our vision is that every TN family has access to all types of doula care no matter their race or income level. Doulas work to ensure the voice of the family is the center of care, which is crucial for safety, trust, and better outcomes. We believe that through collaboration and respect among doulas, community partners, and healthcare professionals, we can increase the accessibility of respectful, evidence-informed, and supportive care from the community and healthcare system. This change will improve birth and postpartum outcomes, making Tennessee the best state to be pregnant and birth our children. Doulas don't just change birth. We change generations.
Attend the TNDA Annual Conference to.....
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Connect with Your Tribe: Build meaningful relationships with fellow birth workers who truly understand your calling and can support your journey.
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Expand Your Toolkit: Discover cutting-edge techniques and evidence-based practices that will elevate your ability to serve birthing families.
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Sharpen Your Craft: Refine and deepen the skills that make you exceptional, turning good practices into transformative ones.
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Reignite Your Passion: Reconnect with the profound purpose that drew you to birth work and leave feeling inspired and energized to serve.
Requirements to Join
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Free for all TNDA members
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If you are not a member, you can still attend. Just pay for the conference a la carte.
Join us for 2025
Theme: I am A Doula
October 17
6-9 pm
Join us for a fun night of socialization potluck and professional head shots
Location: Nashville, TN
October 18
8:30 am til 5 pm
We have gone virtual this year so that more members can join us. We will be publishing the schedule soon.
Call for speakers: Are you interested in sharing your expertise with the doula community? We welcome you. Please fill out our contact form and we will respond.
TNDA Past Conferences
Want to Train or Certify as a Doula?
Is your burning desire to be the guiding light, steady hand, and compassionate heart to walk alongside families on their journey of birth and beyond? Are you dreaming of becoming a doula, but not sure where to start? Stop dreaming and put your desire into action. We can answer your questions on how to start your doula career and even have scholarships to help train and certify doulas. Fill out the application and we will contact you to give you more information.
Our Current Projects
Doulas in Every County
We are working to locate and train at least 2 doulas in all 95 TN counties.
3 TNDA DOULA STAGES
Level Up Your Doulaness!
TRAINED
This is a new doula who has attended doula skills and lactation support training.
CERTIFIED
This type of doula has completed training and many hours of prep work along with supporting multiple clients. She can support you well and usually her fees increase based on her level of experience.
STATE VERIFIED
She is trained, certified, has a clean background check, and has taken advanced training: Mental Health Awareness, Rebozo, Peanut Ball, Conflict Resolution, Doula Presence, Partner Support Training, CPR, Cultural Competency, and more.
We serve everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, religion, or disability. We believe we all have something to contribute. We believe we can all learn from one another.