Make Birth Better Competitors

Planned Parenthood is a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner. Our skilled health care professionals at our health centers deliver vital reproductive health care, sex education and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide. For the past century, Planned Parenthood has transformed women’s health and empowered millions of people worldwide to make informed health decisions, forever changing the way they live, love, learn and work. And we’re just getting started. We are dedicated to creating a healthier world and we will not rest until access to health care and rights is a reality for all people. We are building on our proud legacy and launching our second century with as much passion, courage and conviction as our first. Join us in our movement!

We believe that every family deserves expert lactation care. We know that 84% of moms in the U.S. begin breastfeeding at birth—but only 26% are still exclusively breastfeeding when their babies are six months old. Many families struggle to find the resources, support, and advice they need to thrive. And whether it’s a mom’s first baby or her fourth, hearing that she’s doing it right from an expert is priceless. Our 5-star patient care team works around-the-clock to verify insurance benefits and connect families with international board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs). Consultants then conduct private visits (in-person or telehealth), answering questions and troubleshooting breastfeeding issues like latching, milk supply, pumping, painful breastfeeding, and more. As the largest network of IBCLCs in the nation, we're changing the standard of care in women's health one family at a time.

Birth Arts International was originally founded in 2000 by Demetria Clark as the Green Mountain Doula Guild. Since then the organization has expanded and grown into Birth Arts International. We have gone from a regional body to one that is working on a international level, offering extensive doula, postpartum doula and advanced doula trainings.