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 Medical Minute led by doulas and clinicians!
A collaborative safe space designed for doulas and families. Connect with clinicians, ask questions, discuss real-life experiences, and build your knowledge in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Held every Thursday from 6-7pm via Zoom.
Meet the Team
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.