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The Oregon Prison Birth Project began with a commitment to providing compassionate care for incarcerated pregnant women. Inspired by similar programs and supported by the passage of Oregon House Bill 2535 in 2023, we now bring essential doula services to prisons, ensuring dignity and support during childbirth.
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Our Path Forward: Key Moments in Establishing the Oregon Prison Birth Project
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2010 - Establishment of the Minnesota Prison Doula Project (MNPDP)
The Minnesota Prison Doula Project was founded to support incarcerated pregnant women through pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. This project became one of the first in the U.S. to offer such services, setting a precedent for similar initiatives in other states. |
2016 - Founding of the Alabama Prison Birth Project (APBP)
Inspired by the work in Minnesota, the Alabama Prison Birth Project was established, focusing on providing education and doula support to incarcerated women. Their success and advocacy efforts demonstrated the positive impact of such programs, garnering attention from other states. |
