Gathering Shattered Pieces: Navigating Birthwork At the Intersection of Race, Class, and Reproductive Justice Illustration by Egan The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greek, meaning “a woman who serves.” A doula is a professional who provides continuous emotional, physical, and educational support to the mother before, during, and after labor. My passion for women’s health led me to join Birthmark Doula Collective in 2013. Our collective is committed to families throughou