Work With Erica
Erica is a seasoned postpartum-centric full-spectrum doula with over a decade of experience serving more than 1,000 families across diverse settings. As the founder of Birdsong Doulas, she runs innovative programs that nurture doulas in their journeys, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Erica is also an adoptee, and her lived experience deeply informs her emerging work on When Adoptees Give Birth, bringing a vital perspective into adoption discourse that is too often missing.
With a background rooted in both doula practice and birth justice, she bridges reproductive care and adoption-competent practice, offering insights that honor identity, choice, and healing. A thought leader in the maternal health space, Erica advocates for systemic change to support postpartum people and birthing families.
Her work seamlessly integrates equity, healing, and accountability, ensuring her voice resonates with diverse audiences—from healthcare providers to parents.
Collaboration Offerings
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Professional Keynote Speaking (60-90 minutes)
One-time promotional posts on Erica’s Instagram (9,600+ followers) tailored to the event or topic.
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Half-Day Seminar
Professional Keynote Speaking
Two promotional posts (pre- and post-event) to generate awareness and highlight key takeaways
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Full-Day Seminar
Professional Keynote Speaking
Blog post summarizing the event or key points, shared with Erica’s audience of doulas, birth workers, and maternal health professionals.
Three dedicated social media posts highlighting the event and its impact.
Signature Topics
Erica speaks on a wide range of topics, and her presentations can be tailored to suit any setting, whether a large audience or a more intimate gathering, providing a professional and warm experience.
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The intersection of birth justice and postpartum care: why centering postpartum matters for societal change
Operationalizing justice in maternal healthcare systems: from vision to practice
The accountability pathway: supporting birth trauma survivors and teaching providers
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The first three years: a Well Parent Framework for thriving after birth
Postpartum myths and realities: setting realistic expectations for families
Creating a postpartum plan that centers joy, nourishment, and sustainability
Rethinking postpartum care models: a blueprint for equity and innovation
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When Adoptees Give Birth: identity, choice, and healing in the perinatal period
Bridging adoption discourse and perinatal care: why adoptee voices matter in maternal health
The Missing Piece of “Full Spectrum”: Centering Adoptee Voices in Birth and Health Care
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Mentoring the Mentors: Building Sustainable, Justice-Rooted Doula Lineages
Doulas as Cultural Workers: From Foot Baths to Policy Tables
Navigating Moral Injury in Birth Work: Tools for Resilience and Collective Accountability
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Confronting moral injury in reproductive healthcare: building resilience and accountability
Adoption-competent, trauma-informed approaches to perinatal care
Partnering with doulas to advance equity, trust, and patient outcomes