It Takes a Village.
We're Building Ours.
Community is not an add-on to maternal care — it is the care. Explore our NYC partner network, support circles, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.
Mama Doula Inc.
The nonprofit arm of Monstera Roots — providing free and sliding-scale doula support, maternal health education, and community outreach for underserved families in New York and beyond.
Support Circles
Small, intimate gatherings where real support happens. Every circle is facilitated with care, cultural competence, and zero judgment.
Birth Prep Circle
Every 2nd Saturday
Postpartum Village
Every Tuesday
Grief & Loss Circle
Monthly — 1st Thursday
Expecting Dads & Partners
Monthly — 3rd Sunday
Herbal Wellness Workshop
Quarterly
Teen Mom Empowerment
Bi-weekly Fridays
Upcoming Events
Sat
19
Apr
Birth Prep Circle — Spring Session
Tue
22
Apr
Postpartum Village Drop-In
Thu
3
May
Grief & Loss Circle — May Session
Sat
10
May
Herbal Wellness Workshop: Postpartum Teas & Baths
Sun
18
May
Partners & Dads Birth Prep Meetup
Sat
7
Jun
Black Maternal Health Awareness Community Fair
NYC Partner Organizations
We don't work in isolation. These are the trusted organizations across New York City we partner with, refer to, and stand alongside in the fight for maternal health equity.
Health & Social Services
Harlem United
Community health organization providing wraparound services for underserved families, including maternal mental health programs and care navigation.
Health Equity Advocacy
The Bronx Health REACH
Coalition of faith communities and community organizations dedicated to eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities across the South Bronx.
Birth Education
BirthWorks NYC
Providing culturally centered childbirth education, breastfeeding support, and doula referrals with a focus on BIPOC families across all five boroughs.
Nutrition & Family Support
WIC — NYC
Federal nutrition program serving low-income pregnant and postpartum women. Monstera Roots connects clients with local WIC offices to maximize prenatal support.
NICU & Infant Support
St. John's Riverside Hospital NICU Family Program
Family-centered care program supporting NICU families with peer mentorship, lactation consultants, and mental health resources through the hospital system.
Postpartum Care
NYC Health + Hospitals Postpartum Program
System-wide postpartum depression screening and support services available at all NYC public hospitals — we guide clients to these resources post-birth.
Cultural Health Services
Caribbean Women's Health Association
Health and social services for Caribbean immigrant communities, including maternal wellness, prenatal education, and cultural navigation support.
Nonprofit — Monstera Roots Initiative
Mama Doula Inc.
Our own nonprofit arm providing sliding-scale and free doula services, maternal health education, and advocacy for families who can't otherwise afford support.
Ways to Get Involved
There's a role for everyone in this village — whether you're a birth worker, a neighbor, a provider, or just someone who believes Black mothers deserve better.
Volunteer as a Doula
Trained doulas and birth workers can join our volunteer network to provide supported births for families in need through Mama Doula Inc.
Refer a Client
Healthcare providers, midwives, OBs, and social workers — send your patients to us. We'll ensure they receive continuous, culturally centered care.
Donate to Mama Doula Inc.
Your donation funds free doula services, herbal wellness kits, and community education for families who can't afford private care.
Spread the Word
Follow, share, and tag us. Every share reaches a mother who may not know support exists. Social media advocacy is free and powerful.
Partner with Us
Hospitals, clinics, nonprofits, and businesses — let's build formal partnerships to expand the reach of culturally competent maternal care across NYC.
Host a Workshop
Open your community space, church, school, or business for a Monstera Roots maternal health education event. We bring the knowledge, you bring the community.
Stories from the Village
"Through Mama Doula Inc., I received doula support I never could have afforded on my own. It changed everything about my birth experience."
Tiana B.
South Bronx, NY
"The Birth Prep Circle helped me understand my options and advocate for myself. No one had ever spoken to me like my birth experience mattered."
Marisol C.
East Harlem, NY
"The herbal wellness workshop and postpartum village helped me heal in a way I didn't know was possible. I finally felt like I belonged somewhere."
Kezia O.
Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY
The Village Has a
Seat for You
Whether you're a first-time mother, a seasoned birth worker, or a community member who believes every Black mother deserves better — we want you here.