WEBINAR: Self Care During On-Call Life: Practical Strategies for Thriving as a Doula

Learning Objectives 

• Do you ever feel depleted by the unpredictability of doula life?
• Are you looking for strategies to protect your energy and stay grounded while on-call?
• Would you like to learn practical tools to balance rest, relationships, and professional demands?

Workshop Description

In this 90-minute interactive webinar, we’ll explore the realities of being on-call and the unique toll it can take on doulas. Together, we’ll look at sustainable approaches to self-care that go beyond bubble baths—covering practical strategies for rest, nourishment, boundaries, and resilience in the face of unpredictability. Participants will learn about:

• Building systems that allow for real rest, even when on-call
• Nutrition, hydration, and body care basics for long births
• Maintaining supportive relationships while balancing unpredictability
• Setting boundaries with clients and loved ones
• Cultivating a mindset that sustains joy and longevity in birth work

This session will include guided reflection, concrete take-home practices, and space for Q&A so participants can tailor the material to their own lives and circumstances.

Who is it for?

This webinar is designed for doulas and perinatal care workers who want to sustain themselves while offering consistent, compassionate support to families.

Bio

Emma Devin (they/them) is a full-spectrum doula with over a decade of experience in care work and has been recognized as a BC Business 30 Under 30 awardee. They have supported more than 2,500 families, with a practice specializing in 2SLGBTQIA+ families and doula agency structures. Emma is the co-founder of Brood, Western Canada’s most trusted doula agency, which provides care to families while also shaping the next generation of career doulas through meaningful business support, mentorship, and training. Outside of their work, Emma shares life with their community of kiddos, and loves spending weekends at the farmers’ market. Find more at @broodcare.

Details:

This virtual webinar takes place on December 1, 2025 at 12pm EST.

This webinar is free to members and alumni of Doula School, Discover Birth, and The Nesting Place and is $35 for external participants. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that can be used as 1 CEU (continuing education units) at Doula School.