About
Meet our founder and what drives Doudoukare
About Adwapa
Adwapa Asenso is the Founder of DoudouKare, a perinatal services and training organization supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
With a foundation in birth work as a certified DONA doula, perinatal educator, placenta encapsulation specialist, and doula trainer, her work is shaped by both lived experience and professional practice—through pregnancy, loss, healing, and motherhood. This perspective informs her approach to care, ensuring families feel informed, supported, and able to navigate their experiences with clarity and confidence.
What began as direct support for families has grown into a broader platform. Today, DoudouKare offers childbirth education, doula support, placenta services, and hands-on training programs for birth workers—while also contributing to the development of a more skilled and culturally responsive perinatal workforce.
With over 15 years of experience in operations, strategy, and leadership across the public and nonprofit sectors, Adwapa also consults with organizations seeking to strengthen maternal health programs, expand community-based care models, and build sustainable, impactful systems of support.
She is an advocate for maternal health and is available for consulting, speaking engagements, and media conversations focused on improving outcomes for families.
My Journey into Birth Work
In 2019, less than a year into my marriage, I became pregnant while caring for my critically ill father. Like many first-time parents, my husband and I were filled with excitement and hope. During what was meant to be a time of joy, we experienced the loss of our baby at 21 weeks.
That loss reshaped my understanding of pregnancy, care, and the fragility of what we hold most dear.
In searching for answers and healing, I began to deeply study the body, pregnancy, and birth. What started as personal exploration became something more defined—a calling rooted in the belief that families deserve to feel informed, supported, and truly seen.
That experience continues to inform my work as a doula, educator, and advocate.
What I do
I believe in the strength and wisdom of the body, and in honoring each person’s unique path into parenthood.
Birth is deeply personal. There is no single “right” way.
My role is not to direct your experience, but to ensure you move through it informed, steady, and supported.
I take time to understand your values, your concerns, and your vision—so that the care you receive is individualized, culturally responsive, and grounded in both knowledge and respect.
Expanding The Work
Over time, I recognized that families need more than support during labor. They need preparation, continuity, and care that extends beyond a single moment.
This understanding led to the growth of my work beyond birth support—into education, postpartum care, and services that allow families to process and honor their experiences in meaningful ways.
Teaching & Mentorship
Training doulas and placenta specialists is a core part of my work.
I do not believe in producing uniform birth workers. I focus on developing professionals who are skilled, thoughtful, ethical, and deeply connected to the communities they serve.
My trainings are designed to be:
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Thorough and practical
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Honest about the realities of the work
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Emotionally supportive
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Grounded in real-world application
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Community-centered
Graduates leave prepared—not just inspired.
