Find Your Perfect Doula with NAPS: Supporting Families and Doulas

NAPS supports families by helping them find a doula to match their needs in the perinatal period.

NAPS supports its doulas through mentorship, continuing education, competency-based certification, and community.

For Parents For Doulas

Find Your Doula

Search our Doula Directory, or fill out our Referral Form and we will match you with doulas who can meet your needs.

Find Your Doula

Doula Evaluation Form

Did you hire a NAPS Doula? We would love to know what you thought (and so would your doula!)

Doula Evaluation Form

Parent Resources

Find our FAQs, information on financial assistance, and local resources for parents

Parent Resources

Find Your Doula

Search our Doula Directory, or fill out our Referral Form and we will match you with doulas who can meet your needs.

Find Your Doula

Doula Evaluation Form

Did you hire a NAPS Doula? We would love to know what you thought (and so would your doula!)

Doula Evaluation Form

Parent Resources

Find our FAQs, information on financial assistance, and local resources for parents

Parent Resources

Find Your Doula

Search our Doula Directory, or fill out our Referral Form and we will match you with doulas who can meet your needs.

Find Your Doula

Doula Evaluation Form

Did you hire a NAPS Doula? We would love to know what you thought (and so would your doula!)

Doula Evaluation Form

Parent Resources

Find our FAQs, information on financial assistance, and local resources for parents

Parent Resources

Mission Statement

The Northwest Association for Perinatal Support (NAPS) invests in a diverse and equitable community for doulas across the full spectrum of reproductive experiences. NAPS supports its doulas through mentorship, continuing education, peer connection, advocacy, competency-based certification, and promoting visibility within client and provider communities.

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Core Values

NAPS strives to facilitate Brave Spaces in which our Core Values are rooted in Leadership, Integrity, Growth, Equity, Care, and Vision.
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Referral Line

NAPS’ Competency-based Certification is designed to accommodate the many paths our doulas follow.
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Continuing Education

We offer continuing education throughout the year. Doulas who identify as BIPOC are invited to apply for our BIPOC scholarship.
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Volunteering

NAPS relies on volunteers to function. Every member is offered mentorship. How would you like to get involved?
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Membership

NAPS strives to facilitate Brave Spaces in which our Core Values are rooted in Leadership, Integrity, Growth, Equity, Care, and Vision.
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Certification

NAPS’ Competency-based Certification is designed to accommodate the many paths our doulas follow.
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Scholarships

We offer continuing education throughout the year. Doulas who identify as BIPOC are invited to apply for our BIPOC scholarship.
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Mentorship

NAPS relies on volunteers to function. Every member is offered mentorship. How would you like to get involved?
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What Is A Postpartum Doula?

A Doula provides non-medical support and companionship, assists with newborn care and sibling adjustment, meal preparation, and household organization.

In this new time for a family, it can be very helpful to have an extra pair of hands. There are many changes and demands put on parents with the arrival of a new baby.

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Upcoming Events

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Our Commitments

Financial Assistance

For families in financial need, NAPS maintains a mailing list of doulas who may be able to offer postpartum doula services at a reduced or pro-bono rate.
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BIPOC Scholarship

NAPS Doulas is thrilled to offer Person of Color scholarships. As an organization, we realize the need to make our profession and local doula community more inclusive to people of color.
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Local Resources

Explore an extensive array of local resources, such as services, organizations, and support networks, tailored to meet your specific needs.
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