GDG/PDX DOULAS DUAL MEMBER $85 ANNUAL
Join both Gateway Doula Group and PDX Doulas, sister org’s for private paying client leads and Billing Hub for THW medicaid reimbursement. Additional fees for each billing will apply direct to our biller. Most clients birth at Providence Portland in NE Portland, OR or the WHA Birth Center and Oregon Health Sciences University.
Benefits of Being a
Gateway Doula
OHA Doula Billing Hub for THW members
Give back to your community
Shift work for doulas that works with your other life commitments and have built in backup for the clients you take on privately.
Be supported by a collective who are passionate about birth and providing doula services for people who would otherwise not have access to this vital care. Includes Afrocentric culturally matched doula support through Unity Doula Village.
Gain experience amongst a diverse group of birthing families.
Opportunities to build your networking and doula skills.
Practical and informational support in working towards your certification and THW registry status.
Monthly mentorship/collaboration team meetings
Private Community Leads
On-Call Shifts (OHSU/Adventist)
Full Spectrum Doula Demonstration project @ OHSU
Start Here to become a Gateway Doula Group Member
Doula Certified
Complete Your Initial Doula Training: Complete an accredited birth doula training course (DONA, ICTC, CAPPA, etc.).
*Skip this step if you are already certified.
Application
Fill out and submit the Gateway Doula Group Application by submitting a contact inquiry on the "Application" page.
Join Membership
Join both Gateway Doula Group and PDX Doulas, sister org’s for private paying client leads and Billing Hub for THW medicaid reimbursement. Additional fees for each billing will apply direct to our biller. Most clients birth at Providence Portland in NE Portland, OR or the WHA Birth Center and Oregon Health Sciences University.
Watch the On Demand Orientation
Watch the on demand orientation to get an understanding of your role and opportunities as a doula.
Orientation Evaluation
Complete the orientation evaluation in order to receive the badge, be added to group meetings, and group communications.
Advanced Training
Take One Advanced Training: Attend the Collaborative Practice Advanced Doula Training or the Trauma Informed Care For Birth Workers Training through Mother Tree Birth. We ask that you either attend one of these trainings within 3 months of joining Gateway Doulas or show proof that you have registered to attend an upcoming training.
State Registry
We are a Medical Billing Provider for the reimbursement of THW Doulas who support clients who are State Insured in Oregon. We can bill fr our members.
Volunteering
100% commitment: Our organization depends entirely on our volunteer doulas. You must be sure that you will be able to make a minimum 6-month commitment to working with us, and volunteer a minimum of 3 shifts per month.
REFERRAL FEE FOR PAID CLIENTS $50
Member Referral Fee for Paid Client. A flat fee paid to Gateway Doula Group for any paid client birth or postpartum.