Teaching Ordinary Men to be Extraordinary Birth Partners
I’m Peter, a husband, proud dad, certified doula, and founder of Hey Black Dad. Wait, what's a doula? Great question. A doula is someone trained to educate and support families through pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum (afterbirth). Traditionally doulas are women, but here's the twist: I'm a Dad Doula. My mission? To help men like you become incredible birth partners.
Becoming a dad is exciting, but let's be real it can also feel overwhelming. Whether it's your first or your fifth, many dads face similar challenges:
Wondering how to be present and make a difference during pregnancy and birth.
Understanding how to navigate the postpartum period and recognize what your partner needs most.
Not knowing where to turn for advice.
Finding your place in a process that often focuses on moms.
Figuring out how to truly bond with and care for your newborn.
Balancing work, life, and new family responsibilities.
Managing your own emotional and mental health while being a source of strength for your partner.
Building confidence in parenting decisions and overcoming the fear of “messing up.”
I'm here to help you navigate it all and show up as the dad and partner your family deserves. Let's make this journey one of the most empowering and rewarding experiences of your life.
Fathers who want the tools to feel capable and fulfilled as a dad.
Doulas who want to expand their ability to support fathers and families.
Organizations who rally behind family-centered initiatives and are of service to fathers, mothers, or children.
Mission driven organizations who want to improve the trajectory of maternal healthcare outcomes via paternal preparation.
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
All fathers can join our online course Duh to Dad Academy or book a discovery call to discuss one on one coaching/doula support.
Sure! All inquiries can be made here.
Although some male doulas directly support birthing women, I do not attend births. I chose to support mom indirectly through paternal preparation and education.