The East Bay Doula Hub
We’re excited to have you as a member of the East Bay Doula Hub!!
In submitting your dues (billed quarterly), you’ll have access to the below mentioned benefits for the duration of your membership.
Your membership is non-refundable and contingent on you upholding EBBC’s Equitable Care Agreements and EBDH’s Guidelines for Participation, all detailed below. Please read and take note of them carefully. You can cancel your membership at any time and your benefits will end three months after your final payment was submitted.
Member Benefits include all of the following while your membership is active:
Access to twice monthly in-person Support Circle (Tuesday mornings), twice monthly in-person Coworking Hours (Friday afternoons), monthly Community Potluck (4th Friday eve of the month)
Access to a monthly Continued Education Workshop (RSVP necessary, and in-person access on a first come basis)
2 panel slots on the Meet The Doulas Panel within a calendar-year’s time
Access to quarterly Case Review, Perinatal Provider Panels, and Insurance Billing Landscape Updates & Reviews
A virtual community platform for communication and engagement beyond our in-person offerings
EBBC’s Equitable Care Agreements
The East Bay Birth Collective is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of perinatal support providers. By joining our directory, providers agree to uphold the following principles:
Non-Discrimination Providers must affirm that their practice does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, socioeconomic status, or any other protected characteristic. All clients deserve respectful, compassionate, and culturally competent care.
Commitment to Equity Providers are encouraged to actively seek ways to promote equity within their practices and the broader perinatal care community. This includes recognizing and addressing systemic barriers that may affect marginalized communities.
Cultural Humility Providers are expected to approach their work with cultural humility, seeking to understand and respect the unique needs, values, and traditions of each client.
Client Feedback and Accountability Providers must remain open to feedback from clients and be willing to engage in meaningful communication if a client expresses concerns or makes a complaint about their services. Providers agree to take reasonable steps to address issues and ensure clients feel heard and respected. Providers understand that they may be removed from the directory if the East Bay Birth Collective receives two or more complaints about violations of this code.
Ethical Practice Providers agree to run their business ethically, ensuring that they provide the services agreed upon with clients in a professional manner. They will fulfill their obligations to clients to the best of their ability and in accordance with any compensation received.
Professional Growth Providers are encouraged to engage in ongoing education and self-reflection to improve their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in perinatal care. This includes staying informed about best practices and emerging issues in DEI.EBDH Code of Conduct:
EBDH’s Guidelines for Participation
Confidentiality is sacred. What is shared in the circle stays in the circle. Please speak only of your own experiences and never share client-identifying details (e.g., names, birth dates, etc.).
Anonymity and respect. We invite you to share from your heart, while also honoring your comfort level. You may speak in general terms and are not required to give personal or identifying information about yourself. Use “I” statements when appropriate, and avoid making assumptions or offering unsolicited advice unless requested.
Recognize and reflect on privilege. Honor the lived experiences, story-telling, hard work and leadership of the global majority. This goes for all areas of life, though even more acutely within perinatal support.
Listening is an act of holding. We practice deep, active, non-judgmental listening. Let each story be received without interruption, analysis, or solutions—unless specifically requested by the speaker.
Take space, make space. Notice if you’ve been quiet and want to speak, or if you’ve shared a lot and can hold space for others. Allow room for all voices, especially those who have been historically underrepresented, marginalized or harmed.
Care for the space. This is a collective container. Let’s create a warm, judgment-free zone where each person feels welcome, safe, and supported. Avoid defensiveness when feeling reactive, and approach conversations with curiosity, humility, and respect.