support during pregnancy


​general

For food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs, check out the FindHelp website linked below.


​INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 & PREGNANCY, BIRTH, AND POSTPARTUM​

Evidence Based Birth is regularly updating their website (linked by the button below) with the latest information and research about how covid-19 affects birthing and postpartum people, and how you can use that information to ensure you're receiving the best care possible.

california resources

Frontline Doulas has compiled a list of resources for families in California who need support with lactation, childbirth ed, birth & postpartum doula support, therapy, and other community resources.


​baby clothes

Roots of Labor Birth Collective has its own collection of good quality baby hand-me-downs that are available to be gifted to you. Contact us if you're interested.

mental health support

The East Bay Medication Center has filled their calendar with rejuvenating offerings on a sliding scale.
Postpartum Support International can connect you instantly with phone or text support, and help you find local postpartum support options near you.

Call their hotline at 1.800.944.4773
(press 1 for Español, 2 for English)

or receive support via text:
English: 503.894.9453
Español: 971.420.0294
Local birthworker Sumayyah Monéti of Sumi's Touch is offering a weekly online meditation and movement practice on a sliding scale.

support for birthworkers

funds for queer birthworkers

The Queer Birth Project has set up a microgrant fund to ease financial hardship due to COVID-19. If you're a Queer birthworker experiencing an inability to work, money shortfalls, or unexpected bills due to the pandemic, click the button below to apply.

Small Business Grants

Here are a few other ways you can apply for small business grants and/or loans:

other covid-19 resources

​Understanding covid-19 through an intersectional lens

Spiritual, mental, and physical healing prioritizing qtbipoc folx
The group Black Women Radicals has put together a reading/listening/watching list of resources to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 through an intersectional feminist lens.
Harriet's Apothecary compiled a list of "Recipes, Remedies, and Resources for COVID times" which you can view by clicking the button below. You can learn more about Harriet's Apothecary here.
​​We believe that everyone deserves a doula.
#EveryoneDeservesaDoula #EDD

​rootsoflaborbc@gmail.com
(805) 910-RLBC (7522)