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Chattams Rooted Care Collective

Rooted in Community.Committed to Your Care.

A community-based doula practice supporting families in Greater Dayton through every season of pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

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Our Story

Chattams Rooted Care Collective is a Greater Dayton-based, community-centered doula practice rooted in equity, education, advocacy, and whole-family support.

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Our Mission

Provide culturally affirming, community-based doula support that nurtures healthy, empowered families.

Our Vision

Communities where every family has the support, resources, and care they deserve — helping underserved communities lower infant mortality rates and raise healthy, thriving families.

Our Core Values

  • Compassion
  • Community
  • Equity & Access
  • Cultural Humility
  • Advocacy
  • Whole-Family Care

Why Doulas Matter

Doulas provide continuous, personalized support that helps families feel informed, confident, and cared for throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

  • Better Birth Outcomes

  • Emotional Support

  • Family Advocacy

  • Improved Wellness

  • Stronger Community Health

Care Through Every Trimester

Comprehensive, personalized support from first trimester to postpartum

First Trimester

A thoughtful beginning — getting to know you, your needs, and the support around you.

  • Initial consultation
  • Personalized care planning
  • Nutrition & wellness
  • Prenatal education
  • Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) assessment
  • Medicaid navigation
  • Resource referrals
— read more about first trimester care

Second Trimester

Building knowledge and confidence as your baby — and your plans — grow.

  • Childbirth education
  • Birth planning
  • Partner preparation
  • Comfort measures
  • Breastfeeding education
  • Infant care
  • Mental wellness
— read more about second trimester care

Third Trimester

Practical preparation, so you approach birth feeling ready and supported.

  • Birth preferences
  • Hospital bag checklist
  • Labor positions
  • Comfort techniques
  • Birth rehearsal
  • On-call support
— read more about third trimester care

Fourth Trimester

Care that continues after birth — for healing, feeding, and finding your footing.

  • Recovery
  • Lactation support
  • Newborn education
  • Emotional wellness
  • Parent confidence
  • Community resources
— read more about fourth trimester care
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Labor & Birth Support

  • Continuous labor support
  • Advocacy
  • Position changes
  • Relaxation and comfort techniques
  • Partner coaching
  • Communication with healthcare providers
How we support you in labor

Our Signature Prenatal Journey

A guided, holistic journey for growing families

  1. Stage 1

    Rooted Beginnings

    Building the foundation for a supported pregnancy.

  2. Stage 2

    Growing Together

    Growing knowledge, confidence, and community support.

  3. Stage 3

    Ready to Bloom

    Preparing for birth with education, planning, and practice.

  4. Stage 4

    Rooted Recovery

    Supporting healing, connection, and confidence after birth.

Explore the journey

Our Services

Insurance & Payment

  • Ohio Medicaid
  • HSA / FSA
  • Private Pay

Coverage and payment options vary. Contact us to discuss eligibility and available options.

Why Families Choose Chattams

  • Compassionate, community-centered care
  • Cultural humility and respect
  • Trauma-informed support
  • Evidence-based education
  • Personalized, whole-family support
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Community Partnerships

Working alongside healthcare and community resources to support families throughout Greater Dayton.

  • OB/GYN Providers
  • Midwives
  • Hospitals
  • WIC
  • Help Me Grow
  • Mental Health
  • Community Resources