The Oregon Doula Association proudly presents its third annual conference!
This year's theme invites us to reflect on what it means to build collective power and rest in the nourishment of shared learning.
Speakers & Special Guests
| Edwina Koch: The State of Birth In US Jails & Prisons |
| Julie Bennette: Doula Documentation & Mandated Reporting |
| Lydia Jackson: A Guide to Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Culturally Responsive Care and Communal Support |
| Dr. Missy Cheyney: Synergistic Effects of Midwifery and Community Doula Care on Birth Outcomes Among Medicaid Recipients in the Pacific Northwest |
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Mentorship Partnership Awardee Panel: Representatives from: Community Doula Alliance, Community Doula Program, CEA Doulas, Future Generations Collaborative, (Black Parent Initiative unable to attend) |
| Kelly Menne: What Doulas Do? Intersection of Doulas and Lactation Providers |
| Marnellie Bishop: Doula Business 101 Workshop: Balancing Values with Business Realities |
| Emily Ferris: Coming Back to the Body: Embodiment as Care for Ourselves and Each Other |
| Amy Adams: Know Your Rights/Legal Aid |
| Dr. Roberta Hunte + Dana Hepper: Senate Bill 692 Updates |
| Beacon of Light Awardee: Ms. Shafia Monroe |
| Community Tides Awardees: Kimberly Porter + Sandra Hernandes |
Let us flow together in this shared space of learning, advocacy, and nurturing energy.
Become a Sponsor
Thanks to our Sponsors |
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Due to the generosity of our sponsors, Pacific Source and Doula Training Center, the Oregon Doula Association will be able to provide a very limited number of scholarships for the 2026 Oregon Doula Conference.
Sponsors have provided criteria for the scholarships. Scholarships may cover partial or full registration costs and communities withing sponsor's region are being prioritized. Important dates:
*Please note that discounted room blocks at Driftwood Inn are only available through March 14th, so we highly encourage you to book your stay ASAP. Email: conference@ordoulas.org if you have any questions. | Gracias a la generosidad de nuestros patrocinadores, la Asociación de Doulas de Oregón podrá proporcionar una cantidad limitada de becas para la Conferencia de Doulas de Oregón de 2026.
*Tengan en cuenta que los bloques de habitaciones con descuento en el Driftwood Inn solo estarán disponibles hasta el 14 de marzo, por lo que les recomendamos encarecidamente reservar su estancia lo antes posible. |
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