Strengthening Families. Supporting Birth. Improving Maternal & Infant Health.
Birth Well Shreveport brings together families, doulas, healthcare providers, hospitals, and community partners to strengthen the systems surrounding pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.
Birth Well Shreveport's Mission and Vision
Mission: Birth Well Shreveport strives to create an ecosystem that improves birth outcomes for those who have been marginalized and underserved - by supporting mothers, fathers, doulas, and families through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Vision: Together, we can build a community where every mother feels valued, loved, supported, and nurtured throughout their journey to motherhood.
OUR CORE PILLARS
What We Do
Comprehensive care, training, and advocacy to strengthen maternal and infant health systems.
Family Support
Practical, emotional, educational and navigation support for families throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Doula Workforce Development
Training, mentoring and supporting doulas prepared to serve families with skill, compassion and professionalism.
Hospital & Community Partnerships
Building stronger connections between hospitals, healthcare providers, doulas and community organizations.
Fatherhood & Family Engagement
Creating meaningful opportunities for fathers and partners to participate in pregnancy, birth and family life.
Maternal Health Advocacy
Using community voice, partnerships and lived experience to strengthen maternal and infant health systems.
Birth Well Shreveport's Community Initiatives
Doula Training & Mentorship
Preparing the next generation of doulas to serve with skill, compassion, and cultural understanding.
Family Support & Education
Supporting families through every stage of the parenting journey with culturally competent care, workshops, and resources that empower both mothers and fathers. From prenatal education to postpartum support, we help families feel confident, informed, and connected.
Fatherhood Engagement
Encouraging active, informed participation of fathers in birth and family life through workshops and community programs.
Community Outreach & Advocacy
Partnering with local organizations to raise awareness, provide resources, and build stronger, healthier communities.
Your Community Doulas
Alysse Roberts
Tabitha Smith
Janah Riles
Abri Hill
Jessica Latin
Che Hill
Lindamarie Catanese
Fatima Garba
“When we nurture mothers, fathers, and families, we strengthen the entire community.”
PARTNER with us
Your contribution helps us train doulas, provide family education, and support parents through every phase of their journey.
Together, we can build a more connected, compassionate, and equitable birth community in Shreveport and beyond.
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