Nov. 9, 2026 3:30p
From the African American Breastfeeding Network:
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, November 3, 2026 - The African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) launched its Statewide Doula Project, which includes a multilingual survey for doulas and aspiring doulas and a free, virtual workshop for practicing doulas.
The purpose of the survey is to gather workforce, business development, and professional development input from Wisconsin-based doulas
The survey insights will be used to develop a doula- and community-informed workshop for practicing doulas. Offered in partnership with Venus Consulting, the virtual workshop will take place on Wednesday, December 9th from 9 am to 1 pm. Take the survey and register for the workshop at the links below.
● Doula Survey (English, Hmong, & Spanish) Deadline: Tuesday, November 17 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DoulaSurvey2026
● Virtual Doula Workshop Registration Deadline: Monday, December 7 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DoulaWorkshop2026
The Statewide Doula Project extends the doula and birthing family support programs provided by the African American Breastfeeding Network since 2008. AABN’s mission is to improve maternal child health and champion breastfeeding equity by advocating system/policy changes, partnering with community allies, and implementing community-based, family-centered, culturally tailored health education and support services.
“We encourage aspiring and practicing Wisconsin doulas to add their voices to the dialogue about doula and birthing family supports by taking the survey. The input of doulas from around the state will equip us to develop a workshop that reflects the real needs of doulas and the families they serve. This project represents a critical step in statewide, systems-level improvement in serving Wisconsin’s doulas and birthing families,” said Dalvery Blackwell, Co-Founder & Executive Director, African American Breastfeeding Network.
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