About For U By Doulas

For U by Doulas is a community program by the Diversifying Doulas Initiative, established in 2024, designed to provide families with support through education and accessible resources delivered by trained doulas. The program centers culturally responsive education, empowerment, and connection to care, ensuring individuals and families have the knowledge and support they need throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Join our Family Support Circle led by doulas!

The Family Support Circle is a community-based gathering led by trained doulas to provide families, partners, and support people with education, connection, and accessible resources. The circle creates a safe, inclusive space for shared learning, reflection, and mutual support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

Held every 3rd Thursday from 6-7pm via Zoom.

Sign up here!

Meet the Team

  • Sabrina Torres, CD

    DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

    Sabrina is the administration support for For U By Doulas (FUBD). Sabrina is also a certified doula. If you have any questions about FUBD, email her at sabrina@patientsrwaiting.com

  • Lydia Castaneda, CD, CBS

    CO-FOUNDER & INSTRUCTOR

    Lydia is the Co-Founder of For U By Doulas (FUBD). Lydia has been a certified doula for 5 years and will serve as one of your birth education instructors.

  • Ashlee Heyward, CD

    CO-FOUNDER & INSTRUCTOR

    Ashlee is the Co-Founder of For U By Doulas (FUBD). Ashlee has been a certified doula for 3 years and will serve as one of your birth education instructors.

  • Blessing Uko, CD

    INSTRUCTOR

    Blessing is a Doula Instructor of For U By Doulas (FUBD). Blessing has been a certified doula for 1 year and brings a wealth of experience in public health and motherhood.

  • Ka'Shell Long, CD

    INSTRUCTOR
    Ka’Shell is a Doula Instructor of For U By Doulas (FUBD) in Harrisburg. Ka’Shell has been a certified doula for 1 year and brings compassion in every interaction with families.

  • Joy Washington, CD

    INSTRUCTOR
    Joy is a Doula Instructor of For U By Doulas (FUBD) in Harrisburg. Joy has been a certified doula for less than 1 year but has serving birthing families for decades and carries lots of wisdom.