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ADA Hosts Inaugural Postpartum Doula Summit in Irvine, Bringing Together 150+ Doulas and Healthcare Leaders
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ADA Hosts Inaugural Postpartum Doula Summit in Irvine, Bringing Together 150+ Doulas and Healthcare Leaders

On September 20-21, 2025, the Asian Doula Alliance hosted its first annual Postpartum Doula Summit in Irvine, California, bringing together over 150 doulas, nursing students, and healthcare leaders.

October 5, 2025

ADA-Certified Doulas Successfully Credential with IEHP, Bringing Culturally Competent Care to the Inland Empire
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ADA-Certified Doulas Successfully Credential with IEHP, Bringing Culturally Competent Care to the Inland Empire

Several ADA-certified postpartum doulas have successfully completed the credentialing process to become approved providers with Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), opening a new pathway for culturally competent care.

August 28, 2025

ADA Certification Now Recognized by Carrot Fertility: Expanding Access to Culturally Integrated Doula Care
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ADA Certification Now Recognized by Carrot Fertility: Expanding Access to Culturally Integrated Doula Care

Carrot Fertility, the leading employer fertility and postpartum benefit platform, now recognizes ADA certification for its doula provider network — opening a new pathway for families to access culturally integrated care.

June 15, 2025

From the Highway to the Nursery: How One Woman Found Her Calling as a Postpartum Doula
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From the Highway to the Nursery: How One Woman Found Her Calling as a Postpartum Doula

For three years, Mei-Ling Chen's world was measured in miles — eighteen wheels, two drivers, one small boy, and an endless ribbon of American highway. Then she found something she didn't know she was looking for.

May 20, 2025

Doula Insurance and Why It Is Important
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Doula Insurance and Why It Is Important

Estimated Reading Time: ~9 minutesIntroductionInsurance isn’t just a bureaucratic checkbox—it’s an essential pillar of a sustainable doula practice. From birth doulas to postpartum specialists, profes...

March 22, 2025

The Importance of Doula Continuing Education
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The Importance of Doula Continuing Education

Estimated Reading Time: ~11 minutesIntroductionContinuing education is the lifeblood of a thriving doula practice. While many doulas complete initial training programs to earn their certifications, th...

March 18, 2025

Integrity and Protecting Your Lawful Labor Rights
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Integrity and Protecting Your Lawful Labor Rights

(保护自己的合法劳动权利)Estimated Reading Time: ~9 minutesIntroductionIntegrity is the ethical backbone of any profession, and this rings especially true in doula work, which centers on trust, compassion, and hu...

March 2, 2025

Become an LLC and Vendor to Protect Yourself
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Become an LLC and Vendor to Protect Yourself

Estimated Reading Time: ~9 minutesIntroductionMany doulas begin their careers as sole proprietors, working under their own names without formal business structures. While this approach is simple, it c...

December 29, 2024

Privacy: Respect the Client, and Hope the Client Respects You
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Privacy: Respect the Client, and Hope the Client Respects You

(Privacy, Confidentiality, and Mutual Respect)Estimated Reading Time: ~12 minutesIntroductionDoulas hold a uniquely intimate role in a family’s life. From prenatal check-ins to hands-on labor support ...

December 17, 2024

Breaking the Silence on Postpartum Mental Health
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Breaking the Silence on Postpartum Mental Health

Postpartum mental health is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of maternal care, particularly within Asian communities in the United States. Cultural stigmas and systemic barriers frequently preve...

June 17, 2024

How the Asian Doula Alliance (ADA) is Reshaping the Postpartum Doula Industry
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How the Asian Doula Alliance (ADA) is Reshaping the Postpartum Doula Industry

​In recent years, the postpartum doula industry within Asian communities in the United States has faced significant challenges. Reports of unethical practices by some doulas, often referred to as “Asi...

June 8, 2024

Bridging Cultural Traditions and Modern Science in Postpartum Care
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Bridging Cultural Traditions and Modern Science in Postpartum Care

The Importance of BalancePostpartum care in many Asian cultures is rich with time-honored traditions—special confinement foods, herbal remedies, and meticulous recovery rituals for new mothers. These ...

March 25, 2024

Breaking Language Barriers: How ADA Provides Multilingual Support for Asian Families in Postpartum Care
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Breaking Language Barriers: How ADA Provides Multilingual Support for Asian Families in Postpartum Care

In the diverse landscape of the United States, language can often be a barrier to accessing quality healthcare, particularly in specialized fields like postpartum care. For many Asian families, the po...

February 28, 2024

How ADA Integrates Traditional Asian Practices with Modern Postpartum Care
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How ADA Integrates Traditional Asian Practices with Modern Postpartum Care

In the postpartum care landscape, few organizations have successfully merged the rich, time-honored traditions of Asian cultures with the rigor of modern, evidence-based practices. The Asian Doula All...

February 12, 2024