Omaha Better Birth Project

Decreasing inequities in childbirth by providing access to doula services, childbirth education, and prenatal & postpartum support for low-income & teen families in the Omaha area. We envision a world where all expectant families are guaranteed access to the services, support, and education needed to set them down a path to an informed and empowered birth experience. Omaha Better Birth Project fulfills its mission through 3 key programs: Birth Doula Grants, Childbirth Education Grants, and Support through the Omaha Better Birth Community. Research shows all three of these services are proven to improve both maternal and newborn outcomes in childbirth. As with any healthcare program, these services come at a cost, a cost that can be a significant barrier to those without financial security. Omaha Better Birth Project understands that individuals providing doula and childbirth education services are often significantly underpaid for their work and offering free services to low-income families is not always a suitable solution. We seek to fill the gap of missing services between the financially secure and insecure with these 3 programs.