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Welcome! The Doula Association of Edmonton (DAE) was formed in 1994 for the purpose of advancing a

The Doula Association of Edmonton firmly believes every family deserves a doula for emotional, physical and informational support regardless of their childbirth choices. DAE is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for doulas, as well as increasing awareness to the public and healthcare community about the positive effects a doula brings to the childbirth experience. We strive to make t

he presence of a doula during labour, birth and the postpartum period a common occurrence. We also provide a referral service for individuals seeking the services of a doula and organize a continuing education lecture series for members.

05/16/2026

A reminder to our members, and a welcome to newer members of the Doula Association of Edmonton, that our online DAE merchandise store is always open!

We currently have DAE branded shirts, sweaters, and hoodies available to order. It’s a great way to represent the doula community at events, meetings, client visits, or in everyday life while also supporting the association.

Members can DM us or visit our private Facebook group for the link!

03/23/2026

Next Monday (March 30 ) DAE members meeting has a special guest

This virtual meeting is a great opportunity for our members to learn how to best support families through sleep and gain a great resource

Members can find details on the DAE Member Facebook group (under events!)

02/04/2026

Are you a doula in looking for community?

Do you find yourself exhausted, burnt out, not sure if you know a doula who can be your back up, or just looking for somewhere to debrief tough births?

Then .association.edmonton might be a good fit for you!

The doulas in our association get daily opportunities to interact through our exclusive Facebook group that provides safety, ease of asking questions, and fellowship. Our doulas also get access to monthly meetings (virtual and in person) where they get the opportunity to learn.

Doula work, birth work, postpartum work- it’s all rewarding and can also take a lot out of us!

Treat yourself to some community! $50/year gives you access to this incredible community- and opportunity to grow and flourish as a

12/30/2025

Doula Tuesday meet Sonya

Since 1998, Sonya Duffee has supported families as a labour doula and postpartum doula through the sacred transition into parenthood with respectful, nurturing, and evidence informed care. She is the owner of Full Circle Birth Collective, one of Edmonton’s first and longest-standing doula collectives, and serves as CAPPA Faculty for both the Labour Doula and Postpartum Doula programs, as well as a mentor for new doulas entering the field.
Her background in midwifery across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Saskatchewan, and Alberta has deeply shaped her commitment to safe, family centered care and has enriched the perspective she brings to every birth space.
As a CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator and New Parent Educator as well, Sonya provides comprehensive prenatal education and many other services such as facilitating ceremonies and celebrations, placenta support and postpartum belly binding. She has extensive experience supporting surrogacy and adoption journeys, 2SLGBTQIA+ families, VBAC births, and high-risk pregnancies in home, hospital, and birth centre environments.
A mother and grandmother herself, Sonya brings warmth, wisdom, and steady advocacy to every family she serves, helping each one create a birth experience that reflects their values, their voice, and their vision.

12/10/2025

✨Doula Tuesday ✨

Meet Karmen .karmen

I became a postpartum doula after witnessing the powerful transformations of the people I love becoming parents and realizing how little support new families often receive. I offer emotional support, practical help, and nourishing meals to ease the Fourth Trimester and help parents feel seen and cared for. Feeding families is my love language, and creating calm, connected spaces fuels my work. I also serve as the Admin & Referral Coordinator on the Doula Association of Edmonton’s executive board.

Make sure to give .karmen a follow!

12/05/2025

✨Here’s why ✨

Doulas are huge physical supports- offering double hip squeezes, position changes, and suggestions for comfort.

Beyond what most people think of when they think of doula support- doulas also can be huge helps for specifically home birth.
✨ Doulas help with set up and take down.
✨ Doulas offer an extra set of hands
✨ Doulas can make food for you and your partner
✨ Doulas can help provide non medical support to midwives (like bringing thing things- moving things out of the way, etc)

Did you have a doula for your homebirth?

Let us know your favorite thing about their support in the comments!

12/05/2025

✨Doula Tuesday! ✨( two days late!)

Meet Lily

Hello, I’m Lily, the doula behind Petal & Latch here in Edmonton. I support families through pregnancy, labour, birth and the early postpartum season with a grounded, faith filled approach. I believe wholeheartedly that you were made for this.

I was called to birth work long before I became a doula. At just nineteen, I took my first lactation consultant course, and after the redeeming birth of my second child, I knew it was time to step further into this space.

My goal is for you to have an empowering, positive and meaningful birth experience. I want you to trust your body and your intuition as you navigate each step. Through birth doula care, breastfeeding support and evidence based guidance, I’m here to help you feel confident, supported and at ease.

11/26/2025

Doula Tuesday: Meet Motherhood Matters

We’re Sara & Sam - the doulas behind Motherhood Matters.🌿

Our mission is simple and steady: every mother deserves an empowering, supported birthing experience - one rooted in love, respect, and truly informed choices.

Our story began in 2019 with a chance meeting at an animal shelter and a serendipitous reconnection on Instagram. Over the years, we’ve walked alongside each other through the highs and lows of life, and somewhere in the midst of it all, we both felt the same pull toward birth work. That shared calling is what grew into Motherhood Matters.

We each carry our own birth stories, shaped by their beauty and their challenges, and those experiences fuel the heart behind our work. Above all, we want the families we serve to feel heard, held, and deeply supported - from the first flutter to the first days home.

11/19/2025

Wondering what a doulas biggest piece of advice is for avoiding the cascade of interventions?

Here we give you some of the .association.edmonton doulas’ tips to avoiding or limiting the

What would you add 👇

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Edmonton, AB

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http://www.edmontondoula.org/

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