From Advocacy to Birthwork: Megan Sadorus’ Path Into Maternal Support

Why Representation in Doula Work Matters

Through our doula scholarship program, bebo mia is working to expand who gets to show up in birth work. Our full spectrum doula training prepares students for fertility, birth, postpartum, and loss support, helping build more inclusive care systems.

A Life Rooted in Justice, Learning, and Redirection

Hi everyone! I’m Megan, and I’m so honored to have received the Body Liberator scholarship to train as a Maternal Support Practitioner with Bebo Mia.

A bit about me — I live in a small, cozy apartment in New York City with my cat, who’s my little emotional support buddy. I come from an educational background in the social justice world — I hold a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology, and a master’s degree in Criminology and Justice. For a long time, my intention was to go on to law school and become an attorney. I started law school in 2023, quickly realized it wasn’t for me, and left. So, most of my career has been spent working in the legal and corporate world… but what really fills my cup is people, connection, and advocacy for women, children, and marginalized communities. I found myself being called, again and again, toward birth work.

Finding Alignment With a Values-Driven Community

This led me to Bebo Mia, which immediately stood out to me as a program that truly embodies inclusivity and compassion. I was drawn to how the community is rooted in social justice, equity, and care for both clients and practitioners. I love that Bebo Mia doesn’t just teach the technical aspects of birth work, but also how to lead with empathy, integrity, and respect for every fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. That philosophy completely aligns with my values and the kind of doula I aspire to be.

Turning Personal Experience Into Purpose

I applied for a scholarship because, while I’ve been eager to begin this journey for some time, financial barriers and long-term employment struggles made it difficult to take the leap. When I read about the Body Liberator Award specifically, I immediately felt like it was made just for me. So much of my “why” for entering birth work comes from firsthand experience with feeling unsafe or not at home in my body, both as a woman, and more specifically as a plus size woman. A lot of my journey to feeling at home in my body has been through trial and error, as well as finding support through community. I want to be part of extending that same grace and care to parents during the most vulnerable and transformative moments of their lives, with a special emphasis on plus size and BIPOC women, as well as anyone else who may feel unsafe, unseen, or unheard in medical settings, or in their bodies in general. Receiving this scholarship is such a meaningful opportunity that’s allowing me to focus on learning, growing, and beginning this work without delay. I’m so thankful to be part of a community that believes in accessibility and invests in future birth workers.

Building a Practice Centered on Inclusion and Empowerment

After completing this program, my goal is to build a doula practice that centers inclusivity, empowerment, and advocacy. I plan to participate in a couple of local doula mentorship programs post-graduation in order to gain hands-on experience and learn from experts in the field. I recently starting laying the foundation for my business, First Bloom Maternal Care, which I’ve begun sharing through my Instagram page (@firstbloommaternalcare) and website. In the long-term, I hope to grow my business into a small, community-centered practice that collaborates with other birth workers, therapists, healthcare providers, and holistic practitioners. I envision eventually offering not only comprehensive birth and postpartum support, but also workshops and resource materials on topics like body image in pregnancy and navigating medical bias. My dream is to create a practice that feels both comforting and empowering.

Stepping Into a Calling Rooted in Care and Connection

Becoming a doula feels like a natural extension of everything I’ve always cared about — Justice, care, and human connection. I’m so excited to step into this field, and I’m incredibly grateful to Bebo Mia for giving me the opportunity to do so in a community that shares my values.

Becoming the Doula Your Community Needs

If you’ve felt called to support others, this could be your next step. Our Birth Doula and full spectrum training programs are here to guide you. Apply for a doula scholarship or join our next cohort.