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What is a Doula?

A doula provides essential non-medical support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Offering physical, emotional, and informational assistance, doulas help expectant parents navigate their journey with comfort and confidence. While not performing medical tasks, they advocate for the birthing person’s autonomy and collaborate with medical professionals to create a supportive, empowering birth experience at home or in hospital. Doulas also assist in sensitive situations such as miscarriage or termination, ensuring that parents are informed and supported every step of the way. Doulas are there to collaborate with you and your birth team. We have the privilege of helping you create a birth plan, providing comfort during labor, ensuring you're informed to make your own choices, and advocating for your dignity and autonomy throughout the birth process.

 

Mission

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To provide emotional, mental; physical support and informative resources throughout the reproductive journey – including pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, birth and the postpartum period for the whole family unit.

Vision

A society that supports an inclusive, informed, birth framework where all families are actively listened to, respected and nurtured throughout their pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience.

The Value of a Doula

In Canada, Doulas are external to the formal healthcare system. Expecting parents who wish to hire a Doula must find and pay for their services independently. In many cases, the support of a Doula is desired but inaccessible due to the associated costs. 

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Long-term effects of having a Doula are closely tied to the emotional, mental, and physical support they provide, which can positively impact birth outcomes, mental health, family dynamics, and even future healthcare interactions.

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In Canada, a staggering 23% of women and birthing people experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. The support of a Doula can have the following long-term benefits:

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Improved Maternal Mental Health

  • Lower risk of postpartum depression and anxiety.

  • Higher satisfaction with the birth experience.

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Stronger Parent-Child Bond

  • Better bonding and breastfeeding (chest-feeding) success.

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Better Relationships with Healthcare Providers

  • Improved communication and trust with medical staff.

  • Greater confidence in making informed decisions.

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Increased Parental Confidence

  • Enhanced self-esteem and confidence in parenting.

  • Strengthened relationships between partners.

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Better Physical Health Outcomes

  • Reduced risk of complications and faster recovery.

  • Fewer medical interventions during labor.

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