The Doulas

10/18/2017

Interested in the application and acceptance processes at Mount Royal University for the Bachelor of Midwifery Program? Check out this new blog post on the subject.

My journey into my Midwifery education at Mount Royal University, like many others I’ve been in touch with, was a multi-year process full of upgrading, MMI (multiple mini interview) preparati…

10/06/2017

09/24/2017

Why do doulas cost the amount that they do? Check out this blog post written by one of our doulas Syd Armstrong to get a detailed time and cost breakdown of birth doula services.

A lot of individuals are often confused by the average price to hire a birth doula and often don’t understand the associated time, energy, and costs that doulas themselves put into their busi…

09/17/2017

Want to learn more about using a TENS machine in labor? Check out this blog post written by our doula Syd Armstrong!

After recently purchasing a TENS machine to rent out to my clients during labor as a pain relief option, I figured it was a good idea to write a blog post about it so the information is available o…

06/21/2017

https://thewildlywrittenwoman.ca/2017/06/21/the-certified-dona-doula/

With so many doula certifying agencies out there whose certifying requirement vary greatly, it is often difficult to know what training your doula has exactly gone through; this applies to both cer…

06/17/2017

Our birth doula, Sydney, has started a blog! If you're expecting, a fellow doula, or are passionate about birth and reproductive justice, check it out and leave your email to receive notifications of new posts!
https://thewildlywrittenwoman.ca/blog/

One of the most frequent questions I get asked when I tell people what I do for a living is, “what is a doula?” The word doula, pronounced doo-la, is of Greek origins and translates to “female slave”. The difference between a doula during the ancient Greek times and the present is they used to…

05/30/2017

Our summer and early fall availability is filling up fast! If you have a due date that falls between mid-August and early September, our birth doula Sydney has one last calendar spot available. Feel free to contact her via email, text, or call for more information and to set up a meet and greet.

You can also visit her Doula Match profile, as well as her bio through our website!

https://doulamatch.net/profile/15207/sydney-armstrong
https://thedoulascalgary.wixsite.com/doulas

P: 403-801-6386
E: [email protected]

Sydney Armstrong Birth Doula Profile, including experience, certifications, services offered, and client testimonials

05/14/2017

The Doulas would like to wish all you beautiful and strong mom's and mom's to be, a Happy Mother's Day.

03/21/2017

Today is World Down Syndrome Day and over here at The Doulas we are celebrating and appreciating the amazing and love-filled individuals with Down Syndrome who never fail to live life to the fullest and bring happiness to those around them. Visit https://worlddownsyndromeday.org/ for more information!

More than 200 persons will participate to the annual dance contest organized by Generous Heart Foundation in order to celebrate "World Down Syndrome Day".

03/20/2017

Another beautiful baby born and another wood photo transfer done! (Shared with permission from the family).

03/18/2017

Turned the Big 30 yesterday and attended a beautiful birth at 5:30 this morning. The past two days have been just wonderful!

03/17/2017

Reaching out to all of our past Mama's and their families; if you are interested in leaving us a testimonial of your experience working with The Doulas, please feel free to contact us via Facebook messenger or by call/text. We are hoping to add these onto our new website under their very own tab!
https://thedoulascalgary.wixsite.com/doulas

03/17/2017

Happy Saint Patrick's Day to everyone, and a wonderful Happy Birthday to our doula Melanie!

03/14/2017

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A tiny detail we’ve lost since the hunter-gatherer times and how to fix it

03/13/2017

We're super excited to announce that The Doulas now have a website! https://thedoulascalgary.wixsite.com/doulas

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03/11/2017

Just putting the finishing touches on our new website! Super excited to introduce it to everyone.

03/08/2017

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03/05/2017

Client meetings and inductions. It's a beautiful day to have a baby!

02/27/2017

Breastfeeding can be tricky and sometimes frustrating, especially for first-time moms. Here's a comprehensive chart about understanding your milk supply along with some helpful breastfeeding positions that may be different from those that have already been shown to you!

02/14/2017

Happy Valentines to all the special individuals in the beautiful Calgary birth community, and of course to everyone else all around the world! We're hoping to see some Valentines babies tonight!
We also just received our shipment of logo stickers today and are feeling pretty excited, thanks Vista Print! 💕

02/08/2017

Our doula Sydney has recently begun offering wood photo transfers for an additional $45 on top of her regular birth doula fees, and you get to choose the photo! Each one is unique and makes for the perfect postpartum keepsake. Email her at [email protected] for more information!

01/17/2017

17.01.17 morning births are so beautiful and blissful. What a way to begin the day and the new year. (:

01/16/2017

Hey everyone! If you or anyone you know are expecting a new little bundle of joy in 2017, send us a message and we'd love to chat!

Calgary based Doula team of two who provide positive emotional, and physical support for women and t

12/06/2016

What is the difference between a doula and a midwife? This is such a common question, and a very important one, for the two roles are very different but of equal importance to the woman and her family. Another common question is "can I have a doula if I have a midwife?" The answer to this is "yes, absolutely!"

12/04/2016

Did you know that a birth doula can support you through not only a vaginal birth but also a planned or unplanned cesarian section?
Here is a little article to read on doula support during c-sections!
https://www.verywell.com/doula-for-cesarean-birth-2759906

Does the use of a professional labor support person benefit the family who delivers by cesarean section?

11/17/2016

It's a busy night for babies! Best of luck to all those labouring mama's out there and their families on this beautiful Wednesday evening, and congratulations in advance!

11/15/2016

The sweetest little thank you card from a postpartum visit today. I'm very excited to try this Venezuelan chocolate!