Ashley Wright →

Hi, I'm Ashley! I am a mother of 3 wonderful boys and I live on a small hobby farm in Colchester. My passion for all things birth came after the birth of my third son. It was innate, powerful, primal... It was beautiful! It was also a stark difference between my first two births which were marked by fear, pain and uncertainty. This lit a fire in me. Every woman has the right to a nurturing and empowering birth. The way you birth matters! My approach can best be described as ancestral feminine wisdom meets modern medicine. I'll help you connect to your innate power; your feminine wisdom while providing modern evidence based information. Prenatally, we will explore birthing preferences, comfort measures/pain management, laboring and birthing positions and more. During labor and delivery, I will give continuous physical, emotional and informational support to you and your birth partner. I will also help your birth partner to feel confident in giving you the support you need. Postnatally, I offer two home visits offering support in newborn care, breastfeeding and postpartum adjustment. If this is something you are interested in, please reach out. I would be honored to support you!

Training: Certified Birth Doula through DONA, Certified Infant Massage Instructor through IAIM

Area of Service: Truro/Colchester -East Hants, HRM

Email: Ashleywrightdoula@outlook.com

Phone: 902.890.9326

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Beloved Light Doula

Hello! I’m Kirstie, a proud mama to two daughters, and Elmsdale is where I call home. I’ve always been curious about people—what drives their choices and decisions. This curiosity led me to study Sociology in university, where I explored and researched the reasons behind human behaviour.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by pregnancy, motherhood, and babies. My journey to becoming a doula began with the support I received from my own doula, who empowered me to trust my body, its strength, and the natural wisdom of pregnancy and birth. After the birth of my second daughter, I experienced a deep shift in myself and realized I wanted to contribute to something bigger than myself. Over time, I discovered that my true passion is in creating safe, supportive space—physically, emotionally, and mentally—where birthing people can advocate for themselves and have the birth experience that feels right for them, whatever that might look like. Whether you’re planning an induction, a medicated birth, a cesarean, or an unmediated experience, I believe every birth is unique and should be honored with respect and care.

As a cisgender, straight white woman, I recognize my privilege and am committed to being a strong ally to marginalized communities. No matter who you are or how you identify, I would be truly honored to support you through your pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum journey.

If you have any questions or would like to book a consult, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d love to connect with you!

Training: Certifying Doula Canada

Area of Service: Truro, East Hants, HRM

Website: www.belovedlightdoula.ca

Email: belovedlightdoula@gmail.com

Phone: (902) 448-9907

Instagram: @belovedlightdoula

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Bianca Sprague- Bianca Sprague Doula Services →

Hey! I'm Bianca and I am a writer, educator, activist, mom and full spectrum doula. I have trained over 4000 doulas in over 47 countries and worked with hundreds of families in the birth space. I want to be the protector, organizer, and cheerleader for you and whatever birth you are looking for. I make sure I get you east to understand answers and help you feel confident with your many choices. I have got you and your birth support team, whoever it is made up of. They will need care and support and attention too. It is a team effort! I offer free consultations so we can decide if we are the best fit for your intimate and important time. I only take 4 - 5 clients per year, so reach out today with your birth month to check availability.

Training: Doula Trainer Bebo Mia

Area of Service: Antigonish, New Glasgow, Truro

Email: bianca@bebomia.com

Phone: 416.826.6403

Website: http://www.bebomia.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/bebomiainc

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Blossom & Birth Doula & Lactation Services

Blossom and Birth Doula Services provides exceptional support with a tender approach. You will find exceptional emotional, educational and physical support as you go through your childbirth journey. Our birth and doulas will support you during one of the most exciting times in your life, by helping you prepare for the big day, by providing Evidence Based information. Shandelle also has additional training in prepping the body for birth, and assessing physiological processes during labour, to help with a smooth birth (The Body Ready Method). Our postpartum doulas will come to your home and help you with things like laundry, dishes, or just watching your baby while you shower or nap. Check out our website to learn about what we offer as a birth and postpartum doula.

Training: Birth and Postpartum Doula through DTC

Area of Service: Truro & Area

Email: info@blossomandbirth.ca

Phone: 902.329. 4889

Website: blossomandbirth.ca

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Driftwood Doula - Liz Burns & Quynne Merrill →

Liz (she/her) is a mother, writer and doula. With a background in psychology and previous work in addictions, HR, and mindfulness, she has a unique toolkit for prenatal, perinatal and postnatal care. She is fascinated by each unique experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and by the cultural pressures put on new parents during these times. She loves to cultivate deep awareness and understanding of each unique parenthood journey, and is passionate about supporting people in understanding and writing their birth stories. An attentive listener, insightful thinker, and warm hugger, Liz adores the profound connections she gains with families.

Quynne discovered a passion for pregnancy, childbirth, and nurturing new families at a very young age. Even as a child of eight, she found herself enamoured by the midwives who cared for her pregnant mother. These early experiences ignited a deep-seated desire to support others through the journey of birth and postpartum care.  Quynne brings a nurturing, vibrant, and versatile approach to pregnancy, birth & postpartum support.

Training: Childbirth Educator and Birth & Postpartum Doula Through Doula Training Canada

Area of Service: HRM, Valley, South Shore, Truro & Antigonish

Email: liz@driftwooddoula.com

Phone: 902.800.1444

Website: http://www.driftwooddoula.com

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Kari Verheul →

Hi, I am Kari! I am a wife and mother of 4. My passion for birth work started when I had the privilege of being invited into the birthing room with multiple family and friends. Along with having our own children, it was the most incredible experience. Struck with awe to see the miracle of life unfold in front of my own eyes and to be able to support and encourage these women through it , lit a fire in my heart . I never imagined that I would be able to live this dream. Now as my children are getting older and we are in a different season of life, I am thrilled to begin a new journey to support women and their families in one of life's most memorable moments. I have come to respect how a woman’s body is created to conceive, grow, protect and birth a thriving healthy baby. It is truly incredible to see the courage, strength and endurance a woman draws from through the stages of labour and birth with the right support. Let's chat about your birth desires and needs!

Training: Certified Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula with DONA

Area of Service: Truro/Colchester area, New Glasgow, Amherst and Surrounding Areas

Email: kariverheul@gmail.com

Phone: 902.956.1772

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Renee Curry →

Additional Languages: French

Congratulations! For more than 15 years, I've been supporting families as they welcome their new little ones. Individuals come to birth with a host of experiences and incredible knowledge. My goal is to lend a hand, encourage you to recognize all that you bring to the table and help you feel confident no matter how your journey progresses. I have amassed many trainings and certifications and I am happy to discuss these along how I can better serve you during our no-obligation consultation! I have limited availability as I have a thriving Massage Therapy practice therefore I encourage families to reach out early. As the mother of 8 kids, I know how important it is to build a birth team that fits your family, your wishes and your health history. Let's chat! Au plaisir de vous rencontrer!

Training: Birth and Postpartum Doula through CAPPA, Bereavement through DTC & Fertility through BeboMia, B.Soc.Sc.(hon), MA, RMT, HBCE, Child Passenger Safety Technician - Instructor (CPSAC) and LLLC Leader

Area of Service: Truro/Colchester, Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough

Email: info@reneecurry.ca

Website: reneecurry.ca

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Tyana Randall

I am pursuing my passion of supporting folks through their prenatal, birth and postpartum stages of life. Having had twins and being the president of the Parents of Multiple Births Association (POMBA) has inspired me to focus most of my business on parents of multiples who seem to have to think about a few more strategies to survive the 4th trimester than what singleton parents do. I have a wealth of knowledge about everything prenatal which also means that I do not limit my services to multiples. I pride myself on offering a tailored experience based on your own needs by offering you a chance to make the best informed decision that fits your preferences. Being based out of East Hants, I offer support locally or in neighbouring areas of Halifax or Truro.

Training: Certifying with Doula Canada

Area of Service: East Hants/Truro/HRM

Email: yourperinatalpal@outlook.com

Website: http://Yourperinatalpal.com

Phone: 902.986.7722

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555608521308&mibextid=LQQJ4d

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Wanda Cox- Graceful Beginnings Birth Services

Your birth and postpartum period is so important. How you navigate through it can have such a great impact on you, and your family. You deserve to be; listened to, centered in decision making, and supported both emotionally and physically in a way that makes sense to YOU. While birth can be unpredictable, the presence of this care should be consistent. I’d love to help you with that! A little about me: I’ve been a doula since 1999. While the families I serve remain my greatest source of learning, I’m always exploring new ways to serve my clients. In addition to being a Certified Birth and Postpartum doula, I teach high-quality Evidence Based Birth® childbirth classes, I am a Certified Lactation Educator (CAPPA), Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM) and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Instructor (LCCE). I also train Birth Doulas and train Infant Massage Instructors as well! Explore my website for more information on my offerings. I’m looking forward to exploring how we might work together!

Training: Birth and Postpartum Doula through DONA, Birth Doula Trainer for DONA

Area of Service: Halifax (& area), Truro, Annapolis Valley, Bridgewater (& area)

Email: wandacox@eastlink.ca

Phone: 902-259-BUMP (2867)

Website: gracefulbeginnings.ca

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