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Doulas Latinas International

Last updated Jun 2026

About

Doulas Latinas International (DLI) is an Oregon nonprofit founded in 2013 to reduce maternal health disparities for Latino, Indigenous, Hispanic, Black, LGBTQI+, and rural communities. The organization trains and supports community-based doulas through its LADO curriculum, a multilingual, culturally specific program recognized by the Oregon Health Authority, and provides perinatal support, advocacy, and interpretation for families during pregnancy and birth across the Portland metro. Reach the organization at (503) 901-6285.

Communities centered

LatineIndigenousBlackLGBTQ+

Services offered

Medical careAdvocacyPeer support

Who it's for

Families

Location

Doulas Latinas International

620 NW 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030

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