About
Wisconsin Doulas of Color Collective was created in 2014 by a group of doulas, birthworkers, community members, and advocates who shared a powerful vision. They wanted to address the unequal birth outcomes experienced by Black and Brown families and build a support network that reflected the communities most affected by maternal and infant health disparities.
WIDOCC began as a grassroots effort to train, support, and uplift doulas of color. Over time it developed into a statewide collective that provides direct services, community education, family advocacy, and birthworker mentorship. Today WIDOCC continues to grow as a trusted resource for families in Wisconsin and surrounding areas.
Our Mission
We provide compassionate, culturally grounded birth and postpartum support and work to improve maternal and infant health through community centered care, advocacy, and education. Our work is rooted in reproductive justice and the belief that every family deserves respectful and informed care.
What We Do
WIDOCC supports families across Wisconsin through:
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Birth doula support
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Postpartum care
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Loss and bereavement support
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Childbirth and pregnancy education
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Referrals to community resources
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Insurance and funding guidance
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Youth and teen parent support
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Advocacy for Black and Brown birthing people
Our Community Presence
WIDOCC is active across Wisconsin in community events, trainings, outreach programs, and maternal health initiatives. Our team attends resource fairs, participates in health events, speaks on panels, and collaborates with organizations that focus on maternal and infant health. We are committed to showing up where families need us and strengthening care through direct community engagement.
Be a Part of the Solution
Wisconsin Doulas of Color Collective is more than a network. It is a movement to improve birth outcomes for Black and Brown families and to strengthen the support families receive throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
If you are a doula, birthworker, or community advocate, you can play a vital role in this work.
As a member of WIDOCC, you gain access to a community of support, mentorship, continued training, referral opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in your community. You will be part of a collective that believes in collaboration, shared knowledge, and culturally grounded care.