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Mission & Values

Setting the standard for culturally integrated postpartum care

Our Why

Mission

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.

ADA training group holding baby dolls during hands-on practice session

ADA was founded to respond to urgent community needs by introducing structured training, stringent certification, and a robust ethical framework. Through these efforts, we rebuild and fortify trust, ensuring every family receives reliable, safe, and culturally respectful postpartum support.

“Our rigorous certification and ongoing training ensure doulas uphold the highest ethics, responsibility, and care for Asian families. We are committed to restoring trust through strict professional standards.”

— Director of Education, ADA Certification & Training

ADA training class with seven women studying Global Health
Our Dream

Vision

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.

“We strive to rebuild and sustain community trust through meticulous training, clear ethical guidelines, and strong support networks, ensuring that doulas are held accountable and families receive reliable, safe, and culturally respectful postpartum support.”

— President Elected, Asian Doula Alliance

Our Commitment

The standards we hold ourselves to, every single day.

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Rigorous Screening

Every doula undergoes thorough background checks, interviews, and skills assessments before certification.

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Continuous Education

Ongoing professional development ensures doulas stay current with best practices.

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Ethical Standards

Clear code of conduct and accountability standards protect families.

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Community Trust

Transparent processes rebuild and maintain trust within Asian communities.

Let's Connect and Support Families Together!

Whether you're interested in becoming a certified doula, looking for postpartum support, or want to learn more about our programs, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours
Mon - Fri, 10AM - 5PM PST