Provides FREE and CONFIDENTIAL pregnancy services including a lab quality urine test, with immediate results.

• Proof of Pregnancy provided

• Parenting Resources

• Options Counseling

• Medical Referrals

• Parenting Support Programs

• By Appointment Only

Birth Doula Services provide prenatal and childbirth education to prepare mothers and their support persons for the challenges of pregnancy, labor, and birth by offering non-medical physical and emotional support during the labor and birth process.

Birth Doula services are open to all but not guaranteed due to high demand. Priority placements are given to those who are experiencing domestic violence, open child protective service cases, in recovery from substance abuse, teen pregnancy, single parenthood, and those who are unhoused.

Initial intakes must be completed for all clients before receiving services.

Project Postpartum is a service that SABD makes available to new mothers because it is important to be a successful and happy parent.

Postpartum doulas help mothers:

• By educating them on the healing process, the importance of nutritious foods and snacks, drinking enough fluids, and getting enough rest.

• Recover from childbirth by offering in-home physical assistance during the early weeks and months after birth.

• Make decisions regarding breastfeeding or bottle feeding, general newborn care, and how to involve an older sibling in the newborn’s life.

• Learn proper newborn care, such as cord and circumcision care, car seat and carrier safety, creating safe sleeping environments for baby, appropriate play, and stimulation for intellectual and physical development.

• Breastfeeding Services offer support from SABD’s IBCLCs (lactation consultants) during your pregnancy and after you bring your baby home.

SABD offers lactation support and breastfeeding education through classes and one-on-one consultations with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

To schedule a private consultation please call and leave a detailed message at 210-222-0988.

Provides family assistance such as maternity clothes, diapers, baby clothing, baby furniture, and other baby items. Walk-ins are welcome.

SABD offers carseat classes and private consultations for families who are pregnant and/or have a child under 36 months of age. No cost convertible carseats are available to those who qualify. Call the office at 210-222-0988 to schedule a private consultation with a Certified Child Passenger Technician.

Attending a birth and/or postpartum training workshop is the first step for aspiring doulas, but the skills learned can also benefit anyone working with pregnant families, including parenting educators, counselors, social workers, and nurses.

San Antonio Birth Doulas has developed an 80 hour training program that teaches individuals how to best serve the at risk population like teen parent, parents in recovery, those experiencing homelessness and mental health crisis while supporting their pregnancy and parenting journey.

This training is offered once a quarter. Full scholarships are available to those who qualify. Interviews may be required after the application is completed.

If you are interested in learning more about how to become a doula or would like to know when the next doula training is scheduled, contact our office at (210) 222-0988 or email the Development Coordinator, Shelley Courtaway at scourtaway@ccaosa.org for more information.

Prior to becoming a contract employee of San Antonio Birth Doulas, every doula must receive birth and/or postpartum doula training through a recognized doula organization, as well as pass annual background checks.

San Antonio Birth Doulas proudly trains individuals to become birth and postpartum doulas. Our doula training includes education in the following topics:

– Professionalism for Doulas

– Trauma Informed Care

– Childbirth Education

– Prenatal Support

– Birth Doula Skills

– Postpartum Support

– Postpartum Planning

– Newborn Care and Expectations

– Grief and Loss

– Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect

– Vulnerable Populations and Addiction

– Breastfeeding

– Postpartum Depression and Mood Disorders

– Stress Management and Self-Care

– Healthy Relationships

– Practical Application

Scholarships may be available for those who are passionate about birth work. After training is completed, San Antonio Birth Doulas offers an internship where interns will be mentored by a seasoned doula while offering client services.

Interested in signing up for doula training? Fill out the interest form here: https://forms.office.com/r/L8dT5bYKSD