Find a Canadian Doula
Find a BC or Alberta Doula, trained, certified and approved by the Canadian Doula Academy.
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Two of our three children were born in Switzerland, a truly profound experience. The care and attention we received was unparalleled!
Although I was raised on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, I have been privileged to live, work, and reside in Switzerland and all regions of Alberta. This diverse experience has enhanced my understanding of the childbirth and doula culture in Europe, as well as in Western Canada.
I began working as a Birth and Postpartum doula in 2006. I am a wife, a mother to 3 children and 3 angel babies, and have been a foster mom to 5 children under five.
I am wholeheartedly dedicated to families with an extended focus on thriving parents and children and healthy communities. My current qualifications include:
Certified Birth Doula, CDA(BD)
Certified Postpartum Doula, CDA(PPD)
Approved Birth Doula + Postpartum Doula Trainer
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, LCCE
Certified Lactation Educator, CLE
Infant Sleep Educator, ISE
Perinatal Support Group Facilitator
StillBirthday Loss + Bereavement Doula, SBD
Our family is settled on a second generation farm Northwest of Cochrane and I offer comprehensive education, doula care, and breastfeeding support to families with singletons and multiples.
I firmly believe every family deserves evidence-based, wraparound support.
Wherever you are in your journey — expecting your first child, seeking breastfeeding support, or navigating postpartum, I encourage you to connect. It would be my privilege to walk alongside your family, offering support in whatever way you need.
Location: Cochrane, Calgary, Airdrie, Rocky View + Mountain View County
CALGARY & MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY AREA
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Heather has always had a passion for children, learning and teaching. These callings led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Education at the University of Calgary. She then went on to proudly teach for the Calgary Board of Education until the birth of her second child.
Upon his arrival she retired from the board to begin another career - raising three amazing sons and volunteering in their schools, where she found herself directing some of their student productions and running early literacy programs.
Throughout her pregnancies, sons’ births and their eventual leaving of the nest, Heather was an avid student of pregnancy, labour and parenthood through ongoing research and lived experience. As her children became more independent, it was a natural next step to combine her psychological background in development, her teaching and her lived experience as a birthing person and parent to pursue birth work - and so began her third career.
Now a Certified Birth Doula, Certified Bereavement Doula, Certified Lactation Educator, Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Dancing For Birth Instructor and Postpartum Doula, Heather is an ardent supporter, educator and ambassador for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. She also believes that Doulas are an incredibly important resource for birthing persons and families and that being a Doula is an immense privilege and responsibility.
Location: Calgary Area
CALGARY AREA
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I am a dedicated postpartum doula and respectful infant sleep educator with a Diploma in Classroom and Community Support. With over a decade of experience, I have passionately supported families through the early stages of parenthood, drawing on my strong background in early child development and maternal health. I live in Cochrane, Alberta, with my husband, teenage daughter, and two dogs and I’m grateful for the close proximity to our three grown sons.
Location: Cochrane, Calgary, Canmore,
Rocky View County
Cochrane, Calgary, Canmore,
Rocky View County
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Michelle is a Certified Birth Doula, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, and Certified Dancing for Birth Instructor. She is also a Postpartum Doula, Registered Massage Therapist, and Dance Instructor/Choreographer, as well as a dedicated wife and mother of two.
As a devoted doula, educator, and mentor, Michelle is deeply passionate about guiding aspiring doulas on their journey. With years of hands-on experience, she loves sharing her expertise, offering essential tools and insights to help others uncover their strengths and navigate their vulnerabilities.
Michelle’s goal is to ensure that birthing families experience the full benefit of having a dedicated, knowledgeable and superiorly trained doula as a part of their birth journey. For this reason, she believes wholly in providing comprehensive learning opportunities and ongoing guidance as a mentor for those with eager and open hearts for supporting birthing families, nurturing them to become the very best in doula support.
Location: Calgary Area
CALGARY AREA
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Hello!
My name is Polina Panshina and I am a birth doula and a childbirth educator. I have always had a passion for supporting women and their families during one of the most transformative and empowering experiences of their lives – childbirth. As a mother myself, I understand the importance of having a knowledgeable and compassionate support system during this time.
But at that very moment I am so thrilled to be joining the Canadian Doula Academy as an International Student Liaison and Scholarship Coordinator. My journey to the birth world has taken me to different countries around the world and I do know how important it is to find someone from “home” to be there for you…I would be honored to help students from different countries to find their passion through the Canadian Doula Academy and to walk alongside families when they are not just going through very intimate stage of their lives, but also face a lot of cultural differences and uncertainties. If you think that it is what you are looking for – just open your heart and give it a try.
Location: Calgary Area