PRESENTS THE
INDIANA
DOULA
CONFERENCE
CELEBRATING THE DIVERSITY OF BIRTH
THE HAVERSTICK, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
APRIL 25, 2025
9111 Haverstick Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46240
kozēkozē presents the Indiana Doula Conference is a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind, statewide gathering of doulas from all certifying bodies, specialties, and areas of passion, fostering connection, collaboration, and continued learning.
While the need for doulas is clear, ongoing support and education for certified doulas is limited. The Indiana Doula Conference aims to bridge this gap by offering continuing education sessions and opportunities to learn from other birth professionals. It also provides essential networking opportunities, enabling doulas to strengthen peer connections, share insights, and build a unified community committed to improving birth experiences and outcomes across Indiana.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
General Admission to full day conference, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EST
Access to choose your own adventure from 12+ diverse breakout sessions, featuring topics on business growth, mental health, reproductive justice, and more
An engaging Diversity of Birth panel with expert reps from the home birth, midwifery, OBGYN, birth center, and free birth spaces, plus Q&A
Exploration in Vendor Village featuring 20+ doula championing businesses
A freshly prepared boxed lunch, plus access to coffee, tea, drink & snacks throughout the day
Swag Bags filled with self-care, birth-focused, and surprise goodies
Invaluable networking opportunities with fellow birth & postpartum doulas from across the state
your $100 ticketed experience includes:
Get your ticket!
Please note that there are limited tickets available. They may be purchased through eventbrite at a first come, first serve basis.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or returns permitted.
DAY-OF EXPERIENCE
DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 AM
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Registration, Light Breakfast & Networking
Conference Welcome, Mindfulness Session & Opening Keynote
9:45 - 10:45 AM
Body Break & Explore Vendor Village
10:45 - 11:00 AM
01. Navigating VBAC: A Guide to Support, Awareness & Advocacy
02. Journey to Financial Wellness
03. Recognizing & Releasing the Secondary Trauma of Doula Work
04. Navigating Sensory Overload: Strategies for Doulas
11:00 - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Body Break & Explore Vendor Village
Lunch, Networking & Diversity of Birth Panel
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Body Break & Explore Vendor Village
1:30 - 1:45 PM
01. Perinatal Mental Health Support for Doulas
02. Marketing, Sales & Business Development Expert Panel
03. The Power of Community-Based Doulas: Advancing Birth Equity & Reducing Adverse Outcomes
04. “I am because we are” Lessons from the Indiana Black Doula Project
1:45 - 2:30 PM
Body Break & Explore Vendor Village
2:30 - 2:45 PM
01. Lactation After Loss with IDOH
02. What do I do now? Finding help for clients who have a Perinatal Mood Disorder
03. More than a Maid: Optimizing Your Experience as a Postpartum Doula
04. Birth Rights: How Doulas Can Be a Force for Racial Justice
2:45 - 3:30 PM
Body Break & Explore Vendor Village
3:30 - 3:45 PM
Grounding in Community & Closing Remarks
3:45 - 4:30 PM
Thank You to Our Partners
MEET OUR PRESENTING PARTNER
Founded by Garrett Kusmierz, kozēkozē is on a mission to provide perinatal products that reduce the mess and stress for mom, so she can better bond with baby.
To learn more about kozēkozē, check out their website here.
MEET Our VENDORS
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE
Becoming a sponsor for the first statewide doula conference in Indiana offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the maternal health landscape in our state by empowering doulas with essential resources for their professional development.
HOST A VENDOR BOOTH
As a Conference Vendor, you will gain direct access to a targeted audience of birth professionals. By showcasing your products or services, you can build meaningful connections with doulas, birth workers, and related professionals who are passionate about improving maternal and infant care in the state of Indiana and beyond.
GET TICKETS TO ATTEND
Whether you’re a seasoned doula, just starting out, or somewhere in-between in your career— we invite you to join us!
Get on the waitlist here to be among the first to know when ticket sales are live.
The Real Need for Doulas in Indiana
INDIANA’S BIRTH LANDSCAPE
In 2023, Indiana received a D on the March of Dimes Report Card, which outlines critical indicators of maternal and infant health. The state’s rates of preterm birth, infant mortality, and maternal mortality exceed the national average. Additionally, in 2021, the Indiana Department of Health’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) found that 71% of pregnancy-associated deaths and 77% of pregnancy-related deaths in the state were preventable.
FUTURE OF THE DOULA INDUSTRY
Global market research estimated the doula industry was valued at $500 million in 2019 and is projected to reach $800 million by 2025. In the U.S., the market is expected to grow to $25.7 billion by 2033.
INCREASING DEMAND FOR DOULAS
The demand for doula care is increasing, and in Indiana, the need is critical. The 2023 MMRC Annual Report recommended “increased support for doula intervention in the late postpartum period and additional forms of birth support.” Doulas can help improve maternal and infant health, saving lives and addressing gaps in maternity care.
MEET THE CONFERENCE FOUNDER
ERIN BRIER
Doula, Childbirth Educator, & Author
I’m Erin Brier of EB Birthing! I’m a doula, childbirth educator, author of My Empowered Pregnancy Guide, wife, mom, sister, friend… and wear so many other hats!
I’ve been supporting families throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience for almost 9 years and still am completely lit up by birth work almost a decade later!
We're really excited about bringing to life a conference for doulas and hope you'll join us as a partner for the Indiana Doula Conference to empower birth professionals with the support needed to succeed at the birth bedside and as a business owner.
