Professional Development and Readiness Assessment for Doulas Survey

Spanish Version (Versión en español): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DoulaSurveySpanish2026
Hmong Version (Lus Hmoob): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DoulaSurveyHmong2026

On behalf of the African American Breastfeeding Network and Venus Consulting, we are exploring ways to offer meaningful workshops, webinars, and other professional development opportunities for practicing doulas and those interested in entering the field.

Your feedback will help identify the skills, knowledge, and support that would be most valuable in your work with pregnant and postpartum families.

Thank you for helping us develop programs that reflect the real needs of doulas and the families they serve.

Please note: The responses you share will be anonymous and analyzed and reported as summary data by an independent company, Payne Consulting. Thank you, in advance, for your honest feedback and for your commitment to Wisconsin's pregnant and postpartum families.

Section 1 - Doula Workforce Profile

1.What best describes your current role? (choose one)(Required.)

Practicing doula – A trained doula who has completed formal or informal education in postpartum, full-spectrum, bereavement, or loss support through mentorship, self-study, lived experience, or community-based learning.

Newly trained doula – A person who has completed an introductory workshop or course but has not yet completed the full certification process.

Experienced doula – A doula who has attended approximately 25–40 births or practiced actively for 3–5 years. Experience may include postpartum, full-spectrum, bereavement, or loss support.

Currently enrolled in doula training - A person enrolled in coursework that provides practical, nonmedical preparation for supporting pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

Planning to become a doula – A person considering training or coursework in birth work, including full-spectrum, postpartum, bereavement, or loss support.

Community birth worker – A trained, nonclinical professional—such as a community health worker, doula, or home visitor—who provides trusted support, advocacy, and education to families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

Other maternal/infant health professional - A healthcare or public health professional who supports the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals during pregnancy, childbirth, and early childhood.

Other (please specify)