The start to a formal birth worker role almost always begins with accessing a training opportunity. Prior to this, we recommend networking with birthworkers in your community and educating yourself on the realities/experiences of the community you will be working with. Check out this amazing reading list created by Efe Osaren, a full spectrum doula and student midwife. It is also very important to get clear on your “why” and position yourself to enter birth work led by this understanding.