Nicole Harlot expands perinatal network and scholarship fund

Nicole Harlot has grown the Perinatal Resource Collaborative into a 2,000-member network spanning 25 countries and launched the SPARK Fund to support training for the next generation of perinatal professionals. The work is aimed at reducing burnout, improving collaboration, and strengthening maternal and infant care. Why it matters: - The perinatal field faces burnout, fragmentation, and short professional retention cycles, which can limit continuity of care for families. - Nicole Harlot is building infrastructure meant to help doulas, midwives, therapists, educators, and other specialists stay connected and supported. - The model could scale into a wider professional network across all 50 states and beyond, increasing access to collaboration and referral pathways. What happened: - Nicole Harlot is President and Founder of the Perinatal Resource Collaborative (PRC) and Executive Director of the PRC SPARK Fund. - Harlot founded PRC in April 2024 after stepping back from teaching hypnobirthing, energy work, and somatic practices during the postpartum period with her youngest child. - PRC began on Telegram with weekly mini-trainings delivered by voice note. - Within six months, the initiative grew quickly and exposed demand for a centralized professional community in perinatal care. - PRC now has about 2,000 members in 25 countries. The details: - PRC connects doulas, mental health professionals, pelvic floor therapists, midwives, educators, and other perinatal specialists. - The organization focuses on collaboration and continuity of care for families. - Harlot has set a goal of expanding PRC to all 50 U.S. states and eventually to tens of thousands of professionals worldwide. - Harlot says the average retention for doulas is often only 18 months to two years, underscoring the need for stronger peer support, infrastructure, and referral systems. - In December 2025, Harlot launched the SPARK Fund, a nonprofit arm of the organization. - SPARK stands for Supporting Perinatal Advancement, Research & Knowledge. - The fund provides scholarships for midwifery students and people pursuing specialized perinatal training programs. - The scholarships are designed to reduce financial barriers and support workforce development in maternal and infant health care. - Harlot also founded Womb Light® and Integrative W.O.M.B. Techniques™, which are healing modalities for emotional, physical, and energetic well-being during the perinatal period. - Harlot created Seedlinks, a digital networking platform that works as a virtual business card system for perinatal professionals. - Harlot also works as a speaker, author, podcast host, and mentor. - Her honors include the Outstanding Vision & Commitment Award from the Soulsational Awards. - More information is available through her Influential Women profile . Between the lines: - PRC’s growth from a Telegram group into a structured platform and mobile application shows how lightweight digital tools can evolve into professional infrastructure. - Harlot’s emphasis on “doing it messy” reflects a broader entrepreneurial mindset that favors iteration over waiting for perfect conditions. - Her focus on family, support systems, and shared leadership suggests the PRC brand is built around sustainability as much as expansion. - The scholarship fund adds a workforce pipeline element, which could help address shortages and improve training access in perinatal care. What’s next: - PRC is aiming to expand across the U.S. and deepen its global reach. - SPARK is expected to continue supporting students and trainees entering the perinatal field. - Harlot plans to keep building community-based systems that reduce burnout and improve care coordination. The bottom line: - Nicole Harlot is turning a small professional network into a broader support ecosystem for perinatal care, with collaboration, training access, and sustainability at the center.