The Harm Reduction Doula Collective started coming together in 2018. Ash Woods, Carra Wetzel Chubb, and Chelsie Porter were all working at The People’s Harm Reduction Alliance in Seattle WA. Through providing direct service and outreach, they were encountering many pregnant people who were unhoused and using drugs. Many were distrustful of the medical system, and feared having their baby taken from them by CPS if they disclosed their substance use. Societal stigma and stigma from the drug user community kept pregnant people hidden away, often staying in cars or encampments during outreach or services days. Over time, through outreach and relationship building, connections were made. Noticing a gap in perinatal support for pregnant and parenting people who use drugs, the Harm Reduction Doula Collective was formed. The goals: volunteering doula services to pregnant people using drugs, build networks with safe providers practicing harm reduction, and reducing stigma within institutions and organizations through education.

https://pulitzercenter.org/stories/harm-reduction-doulas-want-you-ask-what-makes-good-parent

Ash Woods (they/them) Bio to come…

Carra Wetzel Chubb Carra Wetzel Chubb Bio to come…

Chelsie Porter Bio to come…