UAMS Doula Expansion Initiative

February 10, 2026

UAMS Enrolls 25 Doula Trainees from 14 Arkansas Counties in Latest Class

David Wise

Doula speaking to a pregnant woman outside the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will train at least 25 doulas in 2026 after enrolling its latest class of trainees in January. The institute launched its comprehensive doula training program in 2025 in partnership with Ujima Maternity Network and Birthing Beyond, enrolling more than…

January 30, 2026

UAMS, Ujima Celebrate Graduation of First Doula Class

David Wise

A newly graduated doula receives her certificate at a graduation event.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and Ujima Maternity Network recently celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of their comprehensive, joint doula certification program, recognizing more than 40 doulas who have received certification through the program.