DGSL Monthly Meetings & Important Dates
DGSL hosts monthly meetings on the second Tuesday evening of each month from 7-8:30pm unless noted otherwise. Please see below for more information regarding the upcoming meetings and other important dates for the birth community.
We alternate between meeting virtually via zoom and meeting in person.
Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for details or email us.
We alternate between meeting virtually via zoom and meeting in person.
Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for details or email us.
2022 Meeting Schedule
January 11 2022 @ 7:00pm: Accounting and Tax Advice *In Person
Learn from an accountant what to do and what not to do regarding your taxes for your business. Bring your tax questions and concerns to this meeting before that April deadline. Enjoy some time with other doulas while you learn too!
Location: Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
February 8 2022 @ 7:00pm: Racial Disparities and Advocacy *Virtual
Join us in learning about this critcial topic! We will pick a podcast or two to listen to, and we'll meet to discuss what we've learned, and how we can help make maternity care safer for all families. Bring an open mind, questions, and a desire to learn.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
March 8 2022 @ 7:00pm: Peer Review (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE) *In Person
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another.
Location: Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the meeting address.
April 12 2022 @ 7:00pm: Maternal Mental Health with Kim Martino-Sexton *Virtual
Join us to learn about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD)! Kiim Martino-Sexton, coordinator of The MOMS Line will teach us how to recognize PMADs, support families in navigating PMADs, and inform us of resources in the area to support families experiencing PMADs.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
May 10 2022 @ 7:00pm: Circle of Doulas *In Person
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
June 14 2022 @ 7:00pm: Supporting LGBTQ+ Families with Sarah Baker *Virtual
Join us in learning about this critcial topic! Sarah Baker will lead us through a discussion about supporting LGBTQ+ families. Bring an open mind, questions, and a desire to learn.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
July 12 2022 @ 7:00pm: Ice Cream Gathering *In Person
Let's get together to enjoy a sweet treat!
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
August 9 2022 @ 7:00pm: First Breath Birth Center Midwives *Virtual
Come hear about the midwifery care offered by the only free standing birth center in the area.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
September 13 2022 @ 7:00pm: Business Coaching with Amelia Protiva *Virtual
Owning a business is hard work! Learn some tips to help your business grow in a sustainable and enjoyable way.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
October 11 2022 @ 7:00pm: Peer Review (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE) *In Person
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another.
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
November 8 2022 @ 7:00pm: Infant Massage *In Person
Learn all about infant massage! This is a great tool for you, as a doula, and a can be a wonderful resource for the families you work with.
Location: TBD. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group or email us for the address.
December 13 2022 @ 7:00pm: Holiday Gathering *Virtual
More details to come!
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Past Events
December 2021 at 7:00pm: If you have QUESTIONS, one of us may the ANSWERS *IN PERSON
Things are always in motion in our field. Sometimes newer doulas have questions for the more experienced doulas and sometimes we all just want to bounce ideas off each other. This is the night for straight up Doula Q&A.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
November 2021 @ 7:00pm: Circle of Doulas *VIRTUAL
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
October 2021 @ 7:00pm: Peer Review (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE) *IN PERSON
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
September 2021 @ 7:00pm: Circle of Doulas *VIRTUAL
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
August 2021 @ 7:00pm: Business Start-up *IN PERSON
Just starting out as a new doula in St. Louis? Curious if becoming a Doula is the right career path for you? This could be your meeting. Please join us in varying stages and experience levels in our careers to learn more about how to start up your business and make it work for you. Feel free to bring examples of contracts, intake forms, or just questions and a listening ear!
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
July 2021 @ 7:00pm: Sharing Your Doula Tips (& Membership Drive) *VIRTUAL
There are so many tips we learn along the way as doulas and no two of us do our job in the exact same way. Let's spend some time this evening shareing some of those tips and tricks that have improved our work for both us personally, and our clients.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
June 2021 @ 6:30pm: Peer Review (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
May 2021 @ 6:30pm: Doula the Doula Night (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
Come let yourself be pampered! Self-care is so important to all of us. Tonight is a special night to indulge and enjoy a few treats just for you! Renee Davidson, LCSW, RYT, of Empowered Spaces will be nurturing us with Yoga Nidra, a guided mediation practice.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
April 2021 @ 6:30pm: Circle of Doulas
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
March 2021 @ 6:30pm: Lauren Riordan, Certified Birth Doula
Please join one of our own doulas, Lauren Riordan as she discusses how she supports families through difficult diagnosis, pregnancy loss, and stillbirths.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
February 2021 @ 6:30pm: Peer Review (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, January 7th, 2021 @ 6:30pm: After the Holidays Celebration
Let's celebrate! November and December can be busy with all the commitments we have around the holiday season - let's celebrate in January when the winter is still cold and dark but companionship from fellow doulas is no less needed. Please bring something to share that doesn't cost a thing -- it could be a favorite recipe, latest favorite poem, book title, movie, artist, etc.)
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, December 10th, 2020 at 6:30pm: If you have QUESTIONS, one of us may the ANSWERS
Things are always in motion in our field. Sometimes newer doulas have questions for the more experienced doulas and sometimes we all just want to bounce ideas off each other. This is the night for straight up Doula Q&A. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, November 12th, 2020 6:30pm: Circle of Doulas
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, October 8th, 2020 at 6:30pm: Peer Review (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, September 10th, 2020 @ 6:30pm: Circle of Doulas
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, August 13th, 2020 @ 6:30pm: Business Start-up
Just starting out as a new doula in St. Louis? Curious if becoming a Doula is the right career path for you? This could be your meeting. Please join us doulas in varying stages and experience levels in our career to learn more about how to start up your business and make it work for you. Feel free to bring examples of contracts, intake forms, or just questions and a listening ear! Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, July 9th, 2020 @ 6:30pm: Postpartum Doula Tips
For all doulas and childbirth educators -- let's share tips and information about the services we each can provide for clients in the postpartum period. We all know how each doula brings their own unique experiences and knowledge to the job for births -- the same goes for postpartum support! The postpartum period typically covers the first year post birth so there are tons of resources to share. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at 6:30pm: Peer Review (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, May 14th, 2020 @ 6:30pm: Doula the Doula Night (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
Come let yourself be pampered! Self-care is so important to all of us. Tonight is a special night to indulge and enjoy a few treats just for you! Massages and snacks will be provided.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, April 9th, 2020 @ 6:30pm: Circle of Doulas
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Monday, March 9th, 2020 @ 7pm: Meet the Midwife of Jamaa Birth Village, Tru Kellman, CPM
We will be welcoming St. Louis' newest Certified Professional Midwife, Brittany "Tru" Kellman of the Jamaa Birth Village. Jamaa is a full spectrum birthing home for expectant St. Louis families located in Ferguson, MO. DGSL Members, please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, February 10th, 2020 at 7pm: Peer Review
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, January 13th, 2020 at 7pm: Holiday Party!
The busiest season is beyond us. Take a moment to relax and enjoy some time with doula friends at our annual holiday party! Please bring a snack to share.
Location: TBD
Things are always in motion in our field. Sometimes newer doulas have questions for the more experienced doulas and sometimes we all just want to bounce ideas off each other. This is the night for straight up Doula Q&A.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
November 2021 @ 7:00pm: Circle of Doulas *VIRTUAL
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
October 2021 @ 7:00pm: Peer Review (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE) *IN PERSON
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
September 2021 @ 7:00pm: Circle of Doulas *VIRTUAL
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
August 2021 @ 7:00pm: Business Start-up *IN PERSON
Just starting out as a new doula in St. Louis? Curious if becoming a Doula is the right career path for you? This could be your meeting. Please join us in varying stages and experience levels in our careers to learn more about how to start up your business and make it work for you. Feel free to bring examples of contracts, intake forms, or just questions and a listening ear!
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
July 2021 @ 7:00pm: Sharing Your Doula Tips (& Membership Drive) *VIRTUAL
There are so many tips we learn along the way as doulas and no two of us do our job in the exact same way. Let's spend some time this evening shareing some of those tips and tricks that have improved our work for both us personally, and our clients.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
June 2021 @ 6:30pm: Peer Review (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
May 2021 @ 6:30pm: Doula the Doula Night (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
Come let yourself be pampered! Self-care is so important to all of us. Tonight is a special night to indulge and enjoy a few treats just for you! Renee Davidson, LCSW, RYT, of Empowered Spaces will be nurturing us with Yoga Nidra, a guided mediation practice.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
April 2021 @ 6:30pm: Circle of Doulas
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
March 2021 @ 6:30pm: Lauren Riordan, Certified Birth Doula
Please join one of our own doulas, Lauren Riordan as she discusses how she supports families through difficult diagnosis, pregnancy loss, and stillbirths.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
February 2021 @ 6:30pm: Peer Review (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another.
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, January 7th, 2021 @ 6:30pm: After the Holidays Celebration
Let's celebrate! November and December can be busy with all the commitments we have around the holiday season - let's celebrate in January when the winter is still cold and dark but companionship from fellow doulas is no less needed. Please bring something to share that doesn't cost a thing -- it could be a favorite recipe, latest favorite poem, book title, movie, artist, etc.)
Location: Online through Zoom until further notice. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, December 10th, 2020 at 6:30pm: If you have QUESTIONS, one of us may the ANSWERS
Things are always in motion in our field. Sometimes newer doulas have questions for the more experienced doulas and sometimes we all just want to bounce ideas off each other. This is the night for straight up Doula Q&A. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, November 12th, 2020 6:30pm: Circle of Doulas
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, October 8th, 2020 at 6:30pm: Peer Review (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, September 10th, 2020 @ 6:30pm: Circle of Doulas
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, August 13th, 2020 @ 6:30pm: Business Start-up
Just starting out as a new doula in St. Louis? Curious if becoming a Doula is the right career path for you? This could be your meeting. Please join us doulas in varying stages and experience levels in our career to learn more about how to start up your business and make it work for you. Feel free to bring examples of contracts, intake forms, or just questions and a listening ear! Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, July 9th, 2020 @ 6:30pm: Postpartum Doula Tips
For all doulas and childbirth educators -- let's share tips and information about the services we each can provide for clients in the postpartum period. We all know how each doula brings their own unique experiences and knowledge to the job for births -- the same goes for postpartum support! The postpartum period typically covers the first year post birth so there are tons of resources to share. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at 6:30pm: Peer Review (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, May 14th, 2020 @ 6:30pm: Doula the Doula Night (MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE)
Come let yourself be pampered! Self-care is so important to all of us. Tonight is a special night to indulge and enjoy a few treats just for you! Massages and snacks will be provided.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Thursday, April 9th, 2020 @ 6:30pm: Circle of Doulas
Join us for an evening to share space with each other. While there is no particular topic to discuss, there are often questions and comments that come up to share within our community. This is an excellent opportunity to have more time to chat with other doulas and get to know one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Online through Zoom. Please check the private DGSL Facebook group for the link or email us.
Monday, March 9th, 2020 @ 7pm: Meet the Midwife of Jamaa Birth Village, Tru Kellman, CPM
We will be welcoming St. Louis' newest Certified Professional Midwife, Brittany "Tru" Kellman of the Jamaa Birth Village. Jamaa is a full spectrum birthing home for expectant St. Louis families located in Ferguson, MO. DGSL Members, please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, February 10th, 2020 at 7pm: Peer Review
Peer reviews can offer a unique opportunity to share the ups and downs of our field with other doulas in the thick of it. For some, it's a chance to think back on a particularly difficult birth experience for you and to get some feedback going forward. For others it can be a celebration of a truly positive birth experience with a particular birthing location, provider, etc. There are usually highs and lows and it's a special time to be able to support one another. Please bring a snack to share.
Location: Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Clinical Learning Institute, room #419
Monday, January 13th, 2020 at 7pm: Holiday Party!
The busiest season is beyond us. Take a moment to relax and enjoy some time with doula friends at our annual holiday party! Please bring a snack to share.
Location: TBD