Finding Balance: Working and Doula Life
The question often comes up in doula circles “how do people manage to swing doula work and family or other jobs”. It can be especially hard for people, like me, […]
Moving Provinces – “Time to Pull Up the Big Girl Panties”
Back in April 2017, I got this idea from a friend about doula training. The alarms in my head started blaring and my fingers frantically raced across the keyboard trying […]
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 […]
Diversification: Do(ulaing) more with your Business
The one thing I discovered when I decided to leave my full time job for doula work was that financially, being a doula is not enough. Being a doula requires […]
What happens when a Doula crosses the room?
What happens when a Doula crosses a room? CONFIDENCE!  Doula Canada recently attended the Birth & Beyond conference in London, Ontario. Birth professionals from across Canada came to [...]
Can Canada employ more Doulas?
Doula Canada takes a look at whether Canada can employ and train more Labour Doulas… The Canadian birth and parenting scene is strengthened by organizations and personalities who recognize [...]
