Equity. Community. Respect. Empowerment. Healing.
At DUENOLA, we have organized programs that work to provide new birthing people with postpartum care that honors their humanity, creates a safe environment for them to heal, and restores their spirits after birth.
Our current programs include temporary postpartum housing, postpartum doula support and care for housing guests, family preparedness classes, infant and maternal care needs, and case management for long-term stability.
What We Do77% of pregnancy-associated deaths happened after delivery.
The postpartum period can remain dangerous for birthing people up-to one year after delivery.Why Weāre Here1 in 3 new Louisiana mothers reported being unable to be rent, mortgage, and utilities one year after birth.
- Louisiana PRAMS, 2022Louisiana has an infant mortality rate of 7.1%. In 2023, 392 babies did not celebrate a 1st birthday.
- March of Dimes, 2025Our ProgramsPostpartum Healing House
The DUENOLA Postpartum Healing House provides guests with up to six months of temporary housing, case management, certified doula care, perinatal care, parenting and lactation support, and essential resources to help families navigate the vulnerable postpartum period.
In this space new birthing people are positioned to focus specifically on improving and stabilizing maternal and infant health, mental and physical rest and recovery, spiritual and emotional healing, community support, and preparing for long-term economic stability.
Note: You can request temporary housing and postpartum care at our Postpartum Healing Home for up-to 6 months with our verified doulas. This space is not considered permanent or transitional housing but a safe and healing environment for low to moderate-income birthing people of all identities to recover after birth.
Fresh Start Laundry Care
Laundry is one of the chores that becomes an endless burden for families. For a new parent recovering from birth, managing a household with little rest, a simple load of laundry can feel out of reach.
DUENOLA is meeting families in the Algiers community exactly where they are with our Pay-What-You-Can laundry program. Birthing parents with babies up to one year old in our immediate service area can access up to three loads of laundry per visit, paying only what they are able.
A clean set of sheets, fresh baby clothes, and one less thing to worry about can make all the difference during postpartum recovery. Space is limited. Text our team for availability, 504-312-3103.
Community Resource Day
Every third Thursday of the month, we work with community partners and local businesses to connect New Orleans residents with dire postpartum and perinatal needs such as infant care items (diapers, clothes, bottles, car seats, etc), perinatal supplies (menstrual pads, breastfeeding/chestfeeding supplies, milk storage supplies, skin repair items, etc), and non-perishable food items.
Registration is required.
