Transition Prenatal Education

06/17/2026

We are looking for seven families to participate in our Rainbow Baby Photo Shoot with !

A rainbow baby is a child born after loss. For some individuals, the idea of a rainbow baby brings comfort and hope. We want to celebrate that and honour your family’s journey using photography.

Here are all the details:

- Where and when: 9:00am on Sunday, July 12 in Sherwood Park
- What to wear: a single rainbow colour (you’ll work with us to pick one)
- Who to bring: your rainbow baby!
- What it costs: the donation of your choice to Tiny Footprints
- What you get: 2 edited digital photos (additional photos $60+tax)
- How to sign up: email us at [email protected]

Still have questions? Send us a DM and we will provide any information you need!

06/12/2026

This memory popped up today. 10 years ago I attended my first birth without my mentor 🎉 I think back to the excitement I felt. The nerves. The thrill. And guess what? That never really changed! Okay - maybe the nerves went away, but birth has always remained thrilling, enchanting and an absolute mystery. Birth is incredible. And here I am, 10 years after my very first birth as a doula, in my third year of my nursing degree, charting a new path for myself in the birth work world ♥️

06/11/2026

I could not be more proud of our Erin! 🥹 Today I watched her walk across the stage at the University of Alberta’s 2026 Convocation - making her Bachelor of Education degree officially-official. 💜 Erin has been a teacher for a very long time. Education comes second nature to her and she is incredibly skilled at connecting with any group of people she gets in front of. Now she has the expensive piece of paper and the letters beside her name to make it official! 🧑‍🎓 Join me in congratulating this absolute warrior of a woman who has overcome unbelievable obstacles and hardships to reach this summit. 🏔️ Great things are headed her way!

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Hello there! For those who are just getting acquainted with us, I’m Erin (she/her). Teacher (BMus, BEd), Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth Doula (DONA), Mother.
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​What draws me to birth work?
​I love birth. I always have. I attended my first birth when I was 15 years old. From then on, I was obsessed with the whole experience and couldn’t wait to be able to experience it for myself.​ So I made the decision to become a doula, and it’s been one of the best things I have ever done! I am a recent graduate of the University of Alberta, with my degree in education.
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I am a mama to three wonderful kiddos who are the reason I do everything. When you can’t find me teaching, you’ll find me spending time with my 800 children, watching Star Trek with my partner, or laying in my bed with my cat(s).

06/10/2026

Hi! For those who are new to our page, I’m Kayla (she/her). Childbirth Educator, BScN Student, Mother, Certified Birth Doula (DONA)
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What draws me to birth work?
Before discovering birth work, I worked in the mining engineering industry but always felt called toward something more meaningful and creative. During my first pregnancy, while searching for ways to ease my fears around childbirth, I found the world of doulas - and after experiencing that support in my own birth, I knew I wanted to help other families feel empowered too. My own journey taught me that while birth is often unpredictable, the right support can help you feel heard, safe, and strong throughout it all.
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Currently, I am completing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Since 2015, I have been a Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula. I have worked within the birth community at Lucina Birth Centre and Lucina Midwives since 2022.
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I love hikes with my puppy, spending time with friends and family, discovering coffee shops, reading a good book, and naps. Originally from Ontario, my husband and I are raising two little wildlings of our own while trying to find that magical thing called “balance.”

05/26/2026

We are so thrilled to now be offering a birth prep video series, in addition to our well-loved workshop! While we are no longer supporting births in a doula capacity, Transition Prenatal Education is in full swing!

⭐️ How does this video series differ from the 1-Day Birth Prep Workshop? ⭐️

Our ❤️ 1-Day Birth Prep Workshop ❤️ combines the foundations video modules with an immersive, in-person experience designed for deeper connection, hands-on learning, guided discussion, and real-time support. In addition to this foundational video module series, you’ll spend the day alongside other growing families practicing comfort measures, movement, partner support techniques, birth positions, advocacy tools, and having space to ask questions and process fears or uncertainties in a supportive environment.

The ❤️ Foundations Birth Prep Video Series ❤️ is a self-paced online option created for families who want grounded, evidence-informed birth education from the comfort of home. It includes the core educational content from our workshop in a flexible format that you can revisit anytime. While it doesn’t include the in-person group experience or hands-on practice components, it offers a beautiful foundation for approaching birth feeling informed, calmer, and more confident. Videos include approximately 3 hours of content.

And yes! You can always upgrade later to join the in-person group workshop if you change your mind. 😃

⭐️ Learn more here
Www.transitiondoulas.ca ⭐️

02/09/2026

Look at our beautiful new logo!

02/07/2026

Evidence.

A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes.

Key Maternal Outcomes:

More vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC): For every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 additional VBACs compared with those without doula care.

Higher postpartum follow-up attendance: 5 to 6 more per 100 received postpartum office visits.

Key Neonatal / Infant Outcomes

Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates: Babies whose families had doula support were more likely to breastfeed exclusively.

Fewer preterm births (and early preterm births): Doula-supported births showed a reduction in preterm birth rates.

In short, the study links doula care with improvements in birth outcomes — across birth mode (more VBACs), infant health (less prematurity), and early infant care (breastfeeding, postpartum follow-up).

Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/11/evidence-for-doulas-new-ajog-study-finds-doulas-improve-outcomes/