BADT is a Black-owned, queer-run doula training organization whose mission is to be socially conscious, culturally appropriate, diverse, and action-oriented. We train our students to serve their clients using the best practices available while preparing them to be active partners in the movement to change birth and reproductive health culture locally, nationally and globally.
Student Feedback
“I've encountered no other program so in tune…”
…with what is going on in the world around us. As a middle-aged white doula and lactation consultant, it's so important for me to continue learning and growing so I can support everyone - and I literally mean everyone - from my everyday language to my knowledge. Thank you so much for creating this course!
-@modernbreastfeeding
Full Spectrum Doula Oct. 2020
“This course was amazing.”
You can't fit everything about birth into 12 weeks, but the way that BADT frames their training and the options for continued education are absolutely amazing. The BADT team truly is a dream team, each class felt like it was shedding light on new perspectives and giving me even more drive to continue doing this work. Sabia and JB's approach to teaching and trusting their students was empowering. The masterclass teachers were truly phenomenal and also brought new and amazing perspectives to each topic - you can tell that they were chosen carefully and really given so much support from the BADT team.
- Amber Matteson, @intimateconnectionsdoula
Full Spectrum Doula Oct. 2020
“This training exceeded my expectations!”
The teachers were all phenomenal and the guests masterclass teachers were just as great! I connected with fellow like-minded doulas in my cohort and overall came through with much more knowledge and practical tools than I expected.
-@whole.heart.postpartum
Abortion Doula CE
“BADT offers the most inclusive, come-as-you-are, accountable to the community-care learning space I have ever seen.”
There is intentionality and planning to meet people where they are while offering specific tools and strategies to improve our individual practices for the betterment of our clients' experiences and the communities where we lead. So grateful to be able to learn in this environment! A beautiful overlap of racial justice, social justice, reproductive justice with the call to action to not just complain but Build a better world into being, together and as individuals.
-Anonymous
Racism & Privilege in Birthwork pt. 2
“The content and teachers are such a joy.”
My top thing that I enjoy about the BADT courses is that they are self-paced and the Postpartum doula training is no exception. I usually try to keep up with courses in real-time but it's such a relief knowing that if I miss a class one week or fall "behind" on assignments that I haven't actually fallen behind and won't face repercussions! The content and teachers are also such a joy. I learn so much from the conversations. BADT trainings have helped me reframe how I practice as a birthworker as well as how I structure my business!
-Shannon, @doingdoulathings
Postpartum Doula June 2021
“…this is probably the most profound and impactful training I have taken to date.”
I have been a perinatal professional since 2014 and this is probably the most profound and impactful training I have taken to date. As birth workers, we are frontline supporting families in an incredibly sensitive time. Having the tools and understanding to support someone in crisis in a way that won’t cause further harm or put someone in danger is imperative. Thank you for sharing this knowledge!
-Carolynn Deshler
Crisis Response for Birthworkers