Global News
An Ontario based charity offering free doula services to clients in underserved communities including newcomers and women fleeing domestic violence is at risk of closing. Caryn Lieberman explains – Nov 2, 2023
Media + Press
Doula Christine DeRosa provides "kind, loving, nurturing" support for those accessing the YWCA's reproductive care beds, and other pregnant people in Hamilton who're trying to escape domestic violence or are living in encampments.
Emergency reproductive care beds at Hamilton YWCA help homeless people navigate pregnancy
Christine DeRosa, Birth Hamilton Doula is working with the YWCA to help people facing homeless challenges who are also pregnant or who need reproductive care. Read more here
The Kit
“What’s an Abortion Doula?” Interview with Melissa Fuller, Birth Mark’s Abortion Support Program Manager and Abortion Doula.
The Perinatal Wellbeing Podcast
Episode 23, Season 2 “Doulas Making a Difference” with Gillian Cullen.
CTV News
“Pregnancy, birth and fertility care need to be more gender inclusive, advocates say” with Seed & Sprout’s Anna Penner & Gabrielle Griffith.
Centre For Social Innovation featuring Gillian Cullen.
Christine points out that while this program provides an essential service, it does not have a reliable source of long-term funding – something Christine says needs to change.
CTV News
“Abortion doulas offer emotional and practical support. Now, their work may become critical” featuring Birth Mark’s abortion support team.
Birth Mark Celebrates 1000 Doula Supported Births
The weekend before World Doula Week Birth Mark celebrated 1000 doula supported births. Congratulations and deep gratitude to Tish Sadler-Leatham for supporting our 1000th doula baby. Read more here
Centre for Social Innovation Blog
SUPPORT SOCIAL IMPACT FOR GIVING TUESDAY 2023
“As Giving Tuesday approaches, Birth Mark invites you to become part of a transformative story, where the heartbeat of change emanates from our extraordinary team of reproductive support champions”