Hello! Oklahoma has an established community of labor and postpartum doulas who support pregnant folks throughout childbirth. Since abortion––like childbirth––can be a physically painful and emotional experience, this project was created to extend nonjudgemental support to those who choose abortion. We want to train twenty-five to 30 abortion doulas in Oklahoma and we need your help!

Working under the reproductive justice framework, abortion doulas advocate for pregnant folks’ ability to choose when, how and with whom they have children. Abortion doulas believe that people deserve quality care no matter which transition out of pregnancy they choose. Abortion doulas provide emotional and physical support to those seeking to end their pregnancies.

We are honored that Cicada Collective from north Texas has agreed to assist us in the training. This project has the intention of ultimately establishing an organization like Cicada, Bay Area Doula Project, Doula Project NYC, and Open Umbrella Collective. The training will take place over two days in September in Oklahoma City, but all Oklahomans are welcome. Applications will be available late June. Queer and trans* folks and people of color are encouraged to apply and will be given priority over other applicants. Food and childcare will be provided. Your donations will make this training free and thereby accessible to applicants who might not otherwise be able to attend.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!  

Artwork by Kim Scafuro. Used with permission.