History of ADA
Founded in 2017 by a group of Asian doulas passionate about traditional confinement practices (zuo-yue-zi), the Asian Doula Alliance (ADA) emerged from a desire to bridge the gap between these cultural traditions and modern, scientifically-based Western doula services.
"As we delved into studying postpartum care through organizations like ICEA and DONA, we quickly realized the significant knowledge disparities and the lack of resources available in Asian languages. What began as a small chat group to support each other’s learning has since grown into a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Asian doulas who do not speak English access quality training and improve their skills, ensuring culturally attuned and professional care for families."
We are a nonprofit organization exist to empower doulas through comprehensive training, professional resources, and advocacy, aiming to advance our vision of providing culturally informed postpartum support for every Asian family who seeks it. Our nonprofit approach underscores our dedication to service, and our members continually affirm the importance of this commitment.
Photo from 2024 Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
HOW
"Empowering Asian families, we are the only U.S. doula organization blending traditional practices with modern care, offering multilingual support and certified training for a culturally rich postpartum experience."
Total Wellness
"Our vision is to be the leading authority in postpartum care, setting the standard for culturally integrated support that honors Asian traditions while embracing modern care practices, ensuring every family receives compassionate, comprehensive, and culturally resonant support."
