Doula Retreat
We are excited to announce our 2025 Doula Retreat!
Join us for a full day of relaxation, recharging, connecting and learning!
When: March 29, 2025
Time: 8:30 am to 5:00pm
Where: ELI Thrive
6523 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35206
Who: Any birth worker from AL or nearby states are welcome to attend
Cost: $50 for non-BirthWell Doulas and Birthworkers
$25 (50% Discount) for BirthWell Doulas
If cost is a barrier, let us know on your registration form. We have a "pay as you can/help as you can" policy.
If you register but are not able to attend because you are called to a birth, we will issue a refund
Last day to register and pay March 23rd.
If you register after this date, we cannot guarantee enough supplies or lunch for you.
2025 Retreat Schedule
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Check-in, coffee and light breakfast snacks
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Icebreaker
10:00 am -11:00 am
Trauma Informed Yoga
Facilitator: Erin Malachite Williams
Bring a yoga mat!
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Break
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Media and Marketing for Doulas
Facilitator: Anne Markham Bailey
12:15 pm - 2 pm
Lunch and Doula Meeting
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Gratitude Jars
Facilitator: Rebecca Lewis
Bring any glass jars you may have on hand!
EX: pasta sauce jars, mason jars
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Journaling & Self Care for Doulas
Facilitator: Renee' Hood
4:15 pm – 5 pm
Closing
Step One: Register
Step Two: Make Payment
We keep the cost low so attendance is accessible to all. If you are able, consider "Paying it Forward" by paying for another doula's registration. If cost is a barrier, complete step one only and we will reach out to you. We encourage you to pay when you register; The deadline to pay is March 24th.