Doulas On Bikes

04/13/2026

Wondering about how to help your labour along with the use of botanical oils? Come learn from a trusted professional. Join Elizabeth Redmond in this evidence-informed workshop. Everyone welcome.

Ask about our scholarship for Black and Indigenous Doulas :)

This evidence informed workshop delves into the intriguing world of essential oils and how they can be used in late pregnancy and birth to encourage and augment labour.

04/11/2026

The doulas on bikes reps and our contest winner Nat at Mino Fest! So much incredible community knowledge and research to take in about racial justice and reproductive health 🤎🤎🤎

The key takeaway: NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US! (But we already knew that) Oh, and doulas are KNOWLEDGE HOLDERS. What we see doesn’t get into the data sometimes. But we hold it in our hearts. Every single story. Because

04/06/2026

Workshops in person at Dolina Gathering Space are hands on! Take a class with us and we have weighted dolls, baby wraps, yoga mats, exercise balls ...
AND SNACKS!!!
First tea, always.

Pregnant people don't fast around here.

04/02/2026

Babies want to be held! Parents want their arms back!

Baby wearing is the perfect solution.

Come learn from expert who will be leading an in person class to birth professionals (and expecting/new parents are welcome to join)

There will be tools for practice, and guidance! And peer support - you are building your network.

Only a couple of spots left!

Link in bio. Lots of classes are up, take a browse!!

04/01/2026

Would you like to win a free ticket to an awesome conference in Toronto? Enter on our website and follow Minofest to be counted in the contest (NO ENTRIES YET SO THE ODDS ARE GOOD FOR THE LATE COMERS).

03/31/2026

First pregnancy?
How do you know when labour is labour? When donor call the midwife? When is it time to go to the hospital?

What if we wait too long???

Real questions, no clear answer lol.

Having a birth doula on your team brings calm and ease to each of the stages of labour. Your doula communicates with you in the early parts, is by your side until your baby is born and even then sticks around for a couple of hours until everyone has a snack and gets settled in.

Curious to know more? The first consultation is always free 🤑 submit an inquiry through our website and get the conversation started.

03/30/2026

Third trimester is a great time to be taking classes to help you get the best start from the first hours after birth.

Join us June 13th in Toronto's West end.

Partners are encouraged to attend—let’s build your support team! Snacks and hot beverages will be provided. Space is limited to 5 couples. Gain confidence in every ounce of liquid gold! Join International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Giselle Johnston for a 2 hour in person prenatal workshop designed to take the guesswork out of infant feeding. This session guides you through the “why” and “how” of newborn feeding so you can feel prepared the moment your baby arrives.

Link in bio. Visit our website for more childbirth and parenting preparation classes and register today for the Spring 2026 sessions.

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03/28/2026

PARENTS-TO-BE get the best start on your nursing journey! Join Giselle Johnston, Lactation Consultant IBCLC, Full Spectrum Doula on Saturday, June 19th from 10 am to 12 noon for an in person class in Toronto's west end.

Buy your ticket here: https://doulasonbikes.com/product/introduction-to-lactation-and-infant-feeding

Topics covered include:

Latching & Positions
Decoding Hunger Cues
Pumping & Bottle Feeding
Identifying Common Challenges
Myth busting! Unpacking Misconceptions

Refreshments will be offered and partners attend at no extra cost.
Please share 😊

03/25/2026

Minofest 2026 is a conference that doulas and birth workers greatly benefit from attending every year.

We believe this so much that we are sending our team to join in and learn and participate -- and we bought an EXTRA ticket to share the love with our community 😍

If you are a doula and would like to enter the contest to win one (1) community level ticket to attend on April 11, 2026.

To ENTER the contest:

1. Follow, like, share, engage meaningfully with AND

2. Visit the minofest.com website and find out about the conference. Share it with other people in the field of babies and birth.

3. Go to the doulas on Bikes website (link in bio), submit a form on the contact page with your name, email, and "minofest" in all the fields. Press send and you are entered to win!

Contest closes on April 3, 2026 at 9am. Winner will be randomly drawn and announced later that day. Ticket will be electronically delivered.

Minocare and Minofest are not involved in this contest giveaway and are not endorsing this post! We just bought an extra ticket to give because Vera is not in town and is sad to be attending virtually and not live.

03/07/2026

NEW WEB PAGE!! For Doulas and other Birth Workers to upskill and learn from experts and community enthusiasts like Melody Fillion (https://babywearingmelody.com/)

Folks will learn techniques for wearing newborn babies safely and with confidence. This is a practical skill that enhance your performance as a doula, and adds value to your services. BABIES LOVE CONTACT NAPS.

Parents gain confidence to baby-wear too, when they get a good start from their birth team.

Cost is $35 and should not be the reason you don't join, please DM if the fee is restrictive and we can work out alternatives.

https://doulasonbikes.com/events-for-doulas/

More events for Doulas coming soon including a monthly Birth Movie Club... stay tuned for April and May dates.

03/06/2026

🔔 New event alert! 🔔

Attention birth workers! Are you passionate about supporting parents to hold and wear their babies? We are too! We are collaborating with the wonderful who will be leading a workshop in Dolina Gathering Space to discuss babywearing skills for birth professionals.

When? April 7, 10 am - 12 pm
Where? Dolina Gathering space in Parkdale
Who? Any birth pros who want to boost their baby wearing knowledge
What? An overview of babywearing safety, best practices, and common troubleshooting with a newborn-specific focus. Plus, networking, tea, snacks, and connections!

PREREGISTRATION is available through doulasonbikes.com. There are limited spots available, so get your ticket! 🎟️

PLEASE NOTE we have a limited number of stretchy wraps, ring slings, and demo dolls to share, but bring your own if you have them!

PREREGISTRATION is available through doulasonbikes.com. There are limited spots available, so get your ticket! 🎟️

03/05/2026

Being offered a synthetic oxytocin during labour comes with risks that should be outweighed by the benefits to moving a labour along faster than it would happen if a body is left to labour on its own pace and hormones.

It is considered a high-alert medication that requires specialised monitoring.

It is not a medication that should be misused or overused. Patient consent requires a person to know all the risks, benefits and alternatives before having consent. One should be able to choose yes or no. This informed choice.

In this video, I call it "oxytocin" and so will your midwives, nurses and doctors. Brand names for this medication are Pitocin, Syntocinon, Viatocinon and I once saw Carbetocin used in a Toronto hospital.

Doulas: if you're feeling bored, look up the estimated values of the oxytocin investment market. No, better you don't or you might be enticed to buy!

Current 2026 market value of the oxytocin market is estimated at as high as $133 billion worldwide. GROWTH OF THIS MARKET EXPECTED TO REACH $239,000,000,000 by 2031.

Thats 100 billion growth in 5 years.

Share in the comments your experiences with IV administered oxytocin - whether it felt necessary or felt it was not really needed.

Post for educational purposes and not to cause fear in birth or the medical system.