Wisconsin Doula Association Membership

How to become part of WDA

Launching this Summer 2023!

Thank you for your interest in joining the Wisconsin Doula Association, INC (WDA).

We invite you to join our community and consortium of doulas and perinatal professionals committed to elevating the role of doulas, gaining hands-on experience, and expanding educational opportunities including advanced business knowledge throughout our state.

As a member of the association, we work alongside the doctors, midwives, and medical professionals to ensure positive outcomes for our clients. We bring together seasoned doulas and those new to their practice to offer both quality care for birthing persons and space for doulas to build a strong sense of community and personal growth. 

As a standard of the Association, we strive to be professionally trained and promote advancement through continued education. We hold ourselves to the highest standard of being a doula. WDA members value personal growth, development and collaboration. 

Wisconsin Doulas Association will have members throughout the state, including birthworkers, health & mental health care providers, researchers, and community supporters.

 

About WDA Membership

In addition to the benefits listed below, your membership enables WDA to continue to meet our operational needs. Thank you for doing your part to elevate the role of doulas in our state. 

 

For questions about WDA Membership, write to us at:

Cynthia@widoulas.org (central and northeastern Wisconsin) 

ChristinaD@widoulas.org (eastern and southern Wisconsin)

Membership Benefits 

WDA online groups (forums/groups) for members only

  • Peer to Peer debriefing- a way to process and share your experiences with other doulas. Discuss your experiences and improve knowledge and skills relating to the doula work. Birth and Postpartum.

  • BIPOC Support – Led by a BIPOC staff member of WDA, a place to talk about birthwork.

  • Regular meetings, including speakers, discussions, and support

  • A supportive network of doulas from all types of backgrounds

  • More groups added as needed or by request.

Member directory

  • Find/network with other WDA members around the state 

Connection with your area Coordinator 

  • Help in gaining access for doulas in your hospital and operating room. 

  • Creating an onboarding/orientation system to gain hospital privileges. 

Perks for members

  • Early bird annual WDA Conference: registration fees, lodging

  • Early bird access to training offered throughout the state. 

  • WDA store: Various swag items available (automatic 10% discount when logged in as a member)

  • Educational opportunities created by fellow doulas in our state. 

  • Connect or create passion projects- specific niche of doula work that gives you satisfaction and happiness.  (Incarcerated women, safe sleep, car seat safety, prenatal nutrition, ect.) 

  • A place to exchange referrals for clients

  • Explore community programing in your area and beyond

  • Partner discounts for members

    • Staples 

  • Volunteer
    Join our various committees; serve on the board of directors; write articles for the WDA e-news; or help in other capacities to promote the work of WDA

Full details on benefits, including discount codes, are on the “Access my member benefits” page in the WDA portal (member login required).

Types of Membership 

Friend of WDA- $50.00

  • For doctors, nurses, Lactation professionals, doula supporters. 

 

Professional Doula – $75.00

  • New, growing, and seasoned doulas
  • Earn your WDA Seal – The seal indicates your intention to align as a professional doula in our state. By completing the core competency trainings set forth by the association, you’re committing to elevating a doulas role as well as speaking about your founding values, your authenticity, and perhaps the prestige or officialness of your membership with the WDA. Members are encouraged but not required to obtain their seal. 

Ways to Join

TO JOIN OR RENEW ONLINE:
Please click here, or on one of the blue buttons on this page, to pay online for your membership. If you already have a username and password, you can renew directly in the Member Portal.

TO PAY BY CHECK: Mail your check, along with your complete contact information, to

Wisconsin Doulas Association, INC
PO BOX 1851 

Green Bay, WI 54305-1851

Membership payments are considered a tax-deductible donation. As no goods or services are received in exchange for membership, membership fees are deductible to the extent allowed by law.