Our Mission
The Nova Scotia Doula Association (NSDA) aims to increase the quality of prenatal, birth, and postpartum support through fostering the growth and development of the doula profession, and providing evidence-based education, advocacy, and public awareness for doulas, birthing people, and their families.
Our Beginning
The NSDA began in 2007 with a group of women who desired to grow awareness of the Doula profession and provide educational opportunities to Doulas wishing to further their knowledge and skills.
Our Community
Nova Scotia is home to many Doulas. In the Halifax area, many of them serve the IWK as volunteers providing services to families in need. Our members and associates are committed to expanding and raising awareness of the Doula profession throughout our province and Atlantic Canada.
39%
reduction in cesarean births
10%
reduction in epidural and pain relief requests
31%
increase in satisfaction with the overall birth experience
