Central Iowa Doula Association
Birth & Postpartum Doulas
Birth
Doulas
Emotional support, encouragement, physical comfort, and information during pregnancy, birth, and shortly after.
Postpartum Doulas
Support for families and newborns in the days, weeks, and months after birth.
Support for Doulas
Continuing education and support for new and experienced birth and postpartum doulas.
Spreading the Word
Creating opportunities to share the wonderful benefits of adding a doula to your birth or postpartum team.
About Us
The Central Iowa Doula Association is a member organization consisting of certified or certifying birth and postpartum doulas in Des Moines, Iowa and surrounding areas. While we support each other and learn with each other, we are all independent doulas who are hired on an individual basis. If you are looking to hire a doula, please go to The Doulas page. If you are a doula looking to join our association, please go to the Become a Member page.
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Our board members for 2022 are:
President: Amy Lourido
Vice President: Arianna Christiansen
Secretary: Liz Blind
Treasurer: Kimberly Isburg
