Doula Association of Edmonton

Doula Association of Edmonton 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 the 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.

Doula Tuesday meet Sonya   Since 1998, Sonya Duffee has supported families as a labour doula and postpartum doula throug...
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.

✨Doula Tuesday ✨Meet Karmen .karmen I became a postpartum doula after witnessing the powerful transformations of the peo...
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!

✨Doula Tuesday! ✨( two days late!) Meet Lily  Hello, I’m Lily, the doula behind Petal & Latch here in Edmonton. I suppor...
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.

Doula Tuesday: Meet Motherhood Matters  We’re Sara & Sam - the doulas behind Motherhood Matters.🌿Our mission is simple a...
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 👇

And make sure to follow .association.edmonton for more!

Wondering where to look to find your   ? Here are 5 Ways that the .association.edmonton  supports doulas (and therefore ...
11/10/2025

Wondering where to look to find your ?

Here are 5 Ways that the .association.edmonton supports doulas (and therefore why you should choose to work with a doula that’s a part of the association!

While “doula” is an unregulated profession- there are many (almost 100 active!) doulas who see being a part of an association as worth it for these reasons
✨ Education
✨ Support
✨ Community
✨ Back Up Support
✨ Debriefing
✨ Client (and doula) Resources!

So if you’re a doula- join the .association.edmonton today!

And if you are looking for a doula in Edmonton - check out our “Doulas Directory”- just comment “Directory” and we will send you the webpage!

Let us help make your Doula Search easier!

Doula Tuesday 🤍We are excited to start featuring our members 🫶🏼association.edmonton doulas will get a special spot on ou...
10/28/2025

Doula Tuesday 🤍

We are excited to start featuring our members 🫶🏼
association.edmonton doulas will get a special spot on our grid - for you to meet them and get to know each and everyone of our members!

Make sure to tune in every Tuesday to meet a new DAE doula

October 15 🪽Be kind to yourself today,
10/15/2025

October 15 🪽

Be kind to yourself today,

The Doula Association of Edmonton is hosting our Summer Celebration + 2024/2025 Year-End Party and we’d love to see you ...
06/10/2025

The Doula Association of Edmonton is hosting our Summer Celebration + 2024/2025 Year-End Party and we’d love to see you there!

🗓️ Friday, June 28
🕕 6–9 PM
📍 Lake Summerside Beach Club
🎟️ $10 for DAE members – includes food, drinks & a chance to win a summer-themed door prize!

Expect delicious bites from Sazon Venezuelan, a chance to connect in person with fellow doulas, and a relaxed, lakeside evening full of laughter, warmth, and community care.

✨ Space is limited, so don’t wait!
📩 DM us for the ticket link.

🗳 2025 Executive Board Election – Cast Your Vote!Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for the 2025 Doula Asso...
04/16/2025

🗳 2025 Executive Board Election – Cast Your Vote!

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for the 2025 Doula Association of Edmonton executive board! We’re excited to announce this year’s nominees.

Most positions had a single nominee and are therefore acclaimed.

The only position requiring a vote is Assistant Chair

Nominees:
- Sonya Duffee
- Brittney Belley

Voting is open April 16–21 and is open to all current members.

Please take a moment to cast your vote by heading over to our private Facebook group, where you'll find a post with a link.

Thank you for helping shape the future of our association.

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