Footsteps
Into Birthwork
It all begins with an idea, a study, and a commitment... As birth workers we hold many families as they walk on their new and expansive journeys in parenthood. Birth & Milk Co would like to do the same for you!
Our mentorship program is designed to doula the doula. We will help you walk deeper in understanding while navigating the newness of being a birth worker.
The Birth & Milk Co. Footsteps Mentorship program stands on the pillars of empowerment, building community, personalizing your practice, and enhancing your expertise! There is no one way to move forward and we hope to help you find your path, one footstep at a time.
Program Components
Bi Monthly Group Sessions
Building Community & Embracing Cultural Legacy
Navigating Maternal Healthcare & Advocacy
Developing A Culturally Responsive Doula Practice & Skills
Strategies for Empowerment & Knowledge Building
Self Care for Clients and Birth Workers
Growth & Building a Sustainable Practice
One on One Sessions
These individual sessions will explore your goals and unique challenges, develop and refine your practice model and values, enhance your doula toolbox and create actionable steps. Our end of session summaries will help keep you on track and accountable to your vision.
On Call Support
While you’re actively supporting families in your work access call and text support. Just as you’re on call for your clients, there’s someone on call for you! Gain timely support in navigating challenging situations when you need it the most.
Events
Join us in person to connect and build community with local birth workers, providers and organizations that support families within the DMV/D.C. Metropolitan area.
You’re not alone!
Birth work cannot be practiced in isolation. Your mentor and other cohort members are here to encourage your growth, supplement your support and knowledge and help you reach your goals. Footsteps Mentorship allows for accountability, paced progression and individualized solutions.
Additional Discussed Topics
Physiological Birth
Medically Managed Birth
Safety for Home Visiting
Documentation & The Business of Doulas
Maternal & Infant Loss
Postpartum Care
Cesarean Births
Perinatal Resources
Affordability & Insurance
Local Birth Facilities
Comfort Measures
Partner Consideration
Birth & Postpartum Planning
On Call Lifestyle Considerations
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Yes…All participants must have completed their doula training within the past 5 years and be accepting clients within the next 3 months. Being certified is not a requirement.
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No, the majority of program activities are hosted online via Zoom and do not require your physical presence. Although, there will be opportunities for in person networking within the DMV/D.C. Metropolitan area.
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The first cohort will run from March 31st, 2025 to June 30th, 2025. The days of the group sessions will be determined by the group upon acceptance.
Choose your plan
Tier 1
$2250
One Time Payment via PayPal
Popular
Tier 2
$800/month
via PayPal Subscription
Tier 3
$400/bi-weekly
via PayPal Subscription
Join Footsteps Mentorship’s 1st Cohort!
The application process consists of 1. Completing this form 2. Submitting a 60 second video introducing yourself and your aspirations as a birth worker and 3. Submitting your proof of doula training completion to info@birthandmilkco.com
The application deadline is on March 24th, 2025.
The payment deadline is on March 26th, 2026.