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The Rural Oklahoma Birth & Wellness Initiative provides support, guidance, and connection for families, doulas, perinatal professionals, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and community organizations across rural Oklahoma.
Whether you are preparing for pregnancy, navigating postpartum recovery, supporting a loved one, or working professionally with parents and babies, our team helps connect people to resources, education, and community-based care.
Our work is relationship-centered and guided by Indigenous principles of community responsibility, collaboration, and respect for lived experience. We believe strong systems of care are built through connection between families, doulas, providers, educators, and community partners.
Respecting Cultural Identity and Traditions
Pregnancy, birth, and early parenting are deeply connected to culture, community, and tradition.
ROBWI is committed to respecting and honoring the cultural identities, traditions, and practices of the families and communities we serve. We recognize that families and communities may carry cultural customs, spiritual practices, language preferences, and traditions that shape how they approach pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and parenting.
When requesting support, individuals and providers are encouraged to share any cultural practices, traditions, or community connections that are important to their care or the care of the families they support.
Our team works to ensure services are responsive to these needs and respectful of cultural identity while supporting families in ways that feel safe, meaningful, and aligned with their values.
Who Can Request Support
Support requests are welcomed from:
Families and Parents
Pregnant people, parents, caregivers, and support persons seeking guidance, education, or connection to doulas and community resources.
Doulas and Perinatal Professionals
Birth workers seeking mentorship, training, professional collaboration, or workforce support.
Healthcare Providers, Hospital Systems, and Clinics
Medical and mental health providers seeking collaboration, referrals, training opportunities, or coordinated support for the families they serve.
Colleges, Technical Schools, and Universities
Educational institutions interested in workforce pipeline partnerships, student engagement opportunities, or collaborative programming related to maternal health, early childhood development, and community-based care.
Community Organizations and Leaders
Libraries, health departments, nonprofits, and community groups interested in partnership, events, or collaborative programming.
Students and Emerging Professionals
Individuals seeking mentorship, education opportunities, or involvement in maternal health and community-based care
Types of Support Available
Depending on your needs, support may include:
• connection with community-based doulas
• mentorship and professional support for doulas and perinatal professionals
• pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting resources
• provider collaboration and care coordination
• referrals to trusted community programs and services
• training and workforce development opportunities
• education events and support groups
• student engagement and learning opportunities
• partnership and community collaboration
Our team works to connect individuals and organizations with the people, programs, and resources that best support their needs.
Request Support
If you are seeking support, collaboration, or connection to resources, please complete the support request form below.
A member of our team will follow up to learn more about your needs, understand any cultural considerations or preferences, and help connect you with appropriate programs, professionals, or community resources.
