Doulas of Rhode Island is a professional organization for doulas who serve families in RI, CT and MA.
DoRI was founded in 2008 by two local doulas, and has since grown to over 70 doulas, all who have a diverse spectrum of training and services. DoRI is proud to provide 16+ years of support for our families! Read more about our founders here.

Our purpose, an area-wide doula network, is to educate the local community about doulas and provide easy access to doula services for Rhode Island and nearby families. Additionally, DoRI’s mission is to provide professional support, continuing education and marketing opportunities for its members.

Membership is open to trained doulas by any doula certifying organization who provide services in and around RI. Membership is open for new members when you’re ready to join. Click here for more info.

Members benefits include a listing on our site, networking opportunities and members only events. The best part of joining DoRI is the new friends you’ll meet along the way! Click here for more info.

For families, our doula list serves as a simple way to find a doula. If you’re looking for a doula, you can view them here.

Doula of Rhode Island is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, connecting, and advocating for doulas and the families they serve.

• Independent Operations: Each doula or doula collective affiliated with our organization operates as an entirely independent business entity.

• No Governance: Doulas of Rhode Island does not act as a governing body, licensing board, or regulatory agency over any individual doula, business, or practice.

• Certification and Licensing: We do not issue legal business licenses, mandate business practices, or enforce statutory regulations.

• Independent Liability: Each independent doula business is solely responsible for its own legal compliance, certifications, insurance, scope of practice, and client contracts.

• No Endorsement: Affiliation with or membership in our organization does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, or warranty of an individual doula's specific business practices or services.

By utilizing our directory, resources, or network, you acknowledge and agree that Doulas of Rhode Island is not legally liable for the actions, omissions, or contracts of any independent doula business.