Birth Trauma Part 2 – When Trauma Takes Root
 ​As doulas, we are given the opportunity to provide support and hopefully enhance the birth experience of our clients. As I’ve outlined in my previous blog post, The Seeds […]
New Logo… Same Passion!
 You may have noticed a new logo being shared around for Doula Training Canada, or what we have now come to call simply call Doula Canada (nickname, or truth? We like to […]
Oh hey there 2018… We have been waiting for you!
As the Director of Doula Canada I am beyond excited for what is to come in 2018; and for our great Doula nation! After all, is there anytime more […]
Bidding 2017 Adieu .. a Year in Review
​What a year Doula Canada! If I were to summarize the year in a word it would be “new.” New members, new instructors, new courses, new experiences, new ideas! […]
The Seeds of Trauma – Part I: Supporting Birth Trauma as a Doula
This series of blog posts is brought to you from our East Coast instructor Jillian Hand. Jillian shares her perpesctive on trauma from the lens of social worker and […]
Supporting Birth through a Trauma Lens
This week Theresa Fraser, Doula Canada Certifying Doula and Trauma and Loss Clinical Specialist lends us her voice to share the importance of working as a Trauma Focused Doula […]
Be YOU in Business. Why Authenticity matters.
 ​Birthwork is personal. Everyone comes to this work with some level of personal investment. Clients may be drawn to your logo, website or social media but who they hire is […]
Not everyone needs a Doula.
This statement was recently sparked by a family member who made a comment about doulas. “You think everyone should have a doula,” said my cousin-in-law (a fantastic RN in L […]
I Doula because …
There is something to be said for the passion of a career. That burning desire to jump two feet forward and give it all that you’ve got, without hestitation and […]