“As a “primer” pointing outward to further exploration,The Radical Doula Guide is lovingly crafted and inspirational. It’s definitely a must-have for any (personal or institutional) collection with a focus on reproductive justice issues.” -Anna J. Cook, the feminist librarian
“A must read for anyone interested in doula work or in the birth and parenting community!” -Jillian L. Schweitzer
In August 2012 I published The Radical Doula Guide, a 52 page political primer that addresses the political context of supporting people during pregnancy and childbirth.
The guide provides an introduction to full spectrum doula work—supporting people during all phases of pregnancy, including abortion, miscarriage, birth and adoption—as well as a discussion of how issues like race, class, immigration, gender and more affect our work as doulas. You can read an excerpt of the introduction published at Womens Enews.
With the help of my community I raised over $4000 to support the printing and creation of the guide. Thank you to everyone who supported this project!
Want a copy? Order one online here.
You can also purchase a copy at these local bookstores (and save on shipping!):
Moonpalace Books in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Internationalist Books in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Modern Times Bookstore Collective in San Francisco, California
Left Bank Books in Seattle, Washington
More bookstores coming soon.
Cover design by Joy Liu of Swash Design Studio.
How do we get our hands on a copy?
I’m working on a way to collect online orders. Check back in September!
Great! Will do!
Are you working on international orders? I have interest for UK and Mexico
Yes international orders will definitely be possible–just might include extra for shipping. Thanks for your interest!
Ok excelente…i’ll stay up to date via twitter (@jennachiapas) or FB as have some doula friends in Mexico interested. I posted the guide info on the FB site for Assoc. Mexicana de Parteras for you.. Keep up the good work! In solidarity x
Is there a way to order this text and pay through paypl?
Hi–
Sure! Just email me at radicaldoula@gmail.com and I will give you the details. Please include the number of guides you’d like to order and where they will be shipped to.