Welcome to Grounded Beginnings Birth
Our goal is to provide tailored doula trainings
to empower your community!
We provide training doulas to expand their services and make essential birth-related support more accessible
A team of passionate doula trainers providing community focused trainings to empower communities!
About Us
Welcome to Grounded Beginnings Birth! We are a team of passionate doulas committed to making a difference in the world of birth and postpartum support. Our primary focus is on training doulas to expand their services and make essential birth-related support more accessible.
With our own diverse backgrounds and a deep understanding of community dynamics, we bring a wealth of unique experiences to the table. Our headquarters are located in the Inland Empire area of Southern California, where we are deeply connected to the local community.
At Grounded Beginnings Birth, our goal is to provide tailored doula trainings that empower specific communities to show up for themselves and their loved ones. We believe that every community has its own wisdom and strengths, which is why we emphasize collaboration and co-creation. While we bring our professional competencies, it is the communities themselves who contribute their invaluable knowledge and insights.
Through our comprehensive training programs, we equip doulas with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to provide exceptional care and support during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
Join us on this transformative journey as we work hand in hand with communities to create a world where every birthing person and family receives the compassionate care and support they deserve. Together, we can build stronger, healthier, and more empowered communities.
Upcoming Trainings
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Black Women Birthing Justice Doula Collective Training
The fourth Black Community Doula Training with Black Women Birthing Justice . The Winter cohort will be held January 31-February 2 and February 28-March 2 in Oakland, CA. All sessions must be attended to receive a certificate of completion.
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Deidre Medley
CO-FOUNDER
Deidre is a mother of three, Childbirth & Health Educator, and Doula Trainer. For more than 15 years, she has worked to assemble a network of support for families and birthworkers alike.
As the Lead Coordinator of the Doula Access Program, a partnership between IEHP and Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF), she championed the pilot to provide community-based doula care at no-cost to Medi-Cal members. Since January 2020, more than 40 doulas have provided support services to more than 500 San Bernardino & Riverside County families.
Deidre facilitates culturally congruent and spirit-centered doula trainings. Deidre recently completed her M.S. in Healthcare Administration and Interprofessional Leadership at UCSF.
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Priscilla Valenzuela
CO-FOUNDER
Priscilla, a passionate individual, has a profound appreciation for the journey of pregnancy and childbirth. Her dedication to supporting birthing families began even before her nursing training. In her nearly 5 years as a doula, Priscilla has not only provided birth support services but has also contributed to multiple doula trainings geared toward the Black, Spanish speaking, and BIPOC communities. In addition, she participated in co-leading a pilot program offering doula support to publicly insured birthing families. As a skilled health educator, she has expertise in maternal mental health, heart health, and childbirth education.
Currently, Priscilla serves as a program coordinator for the Maternal Health Network of San Bernardino County. This network consists of service providers who work collectively to ensure healthy pregnancies, promote the birth of healthy babies, and foster healthy communities.
Driven by her aspirations to become a midwife, Priscilla is committed to enhancing equitable access to doulas and supporting expectant parents throughout their birthing journeys.
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Bianca Reid
CO-FOUNDER
Bianca is a wife, mother of 4 children, Birth Doula, Maternal Wellness Advocate, and Public Health Specialist. As a Senior Health Educator at a non-profit health organization, with an MPH (Master's in Public Health), who thrives to promote health and wellness. She enjoys spending time with loved ones, and providing valuable resources for the community.
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Chantel Runnels
CO-FOUNDER
Chantel is a mother of four, The Doula for Doers and Dreamers, and has walked with birthing families for the last 15 years. She is committed to seeing the Inland Empire thrive.
She currently facilitates operations for the Sankofa Community Doula Program for San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Chantel also provides strategic planning and consulting at The Chaun Collective and serves on the board for the Urban Youth Workers Institute. She is also a co-owner of Raincross High Performance, a human performance & wellness company.