Continuing Education
The NSDA supports the ongoing education of certified and certifying doulas by organizing frequent continuing education events. These events include free and paid workshops, lecture series, and annual additional certification education on a range of topics important to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Check out the list below for our upcoming continuing education events!
Upcoming Workshops/Trainings
December 2025
LAMAZE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR TRAINING:
Date: Dec 5-7
https://trenagallant.com/programs/childbirth-educator-program-of-atlantic-canada
Postpartum Booster:
Date:December 11 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am EST, virtual
Cost: $135
https://doulatraining.ca/training/live-virtual-postpartum-booster-dec-2025/#tribe-tickets
January 2026
DONA APPROVED BIRTH DOULA WORKSHOP:
Date: Jan 6-8, 2026, Virtual
https://trenagallant.com/programs/dona-approved-birth-doula-workshop
Ayurvedic Ritual Postpartum Healing:
Date: January 8th, 2026
Time: 12:00pm- 1:00pm AST
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual
Birth Booster:
Date:January 10, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST, Virtual
Cost:$135
https://doulatraining.ca/training/live-virtual-birth-booster-jan-2026/#tribe-tickets
DONA APPROVED POSTPARTUM DOULA WORKSHOP:
Date: Jan 22-25 Live Virtual training
https://trenagallant.com/programs/dona-approved-postpartum-doula-workshop
February 2026
LACTATION EDUCATION FOR DOULAS:
Date: Feb 10, 2026, 6:00-9:00pm virtual
https://trenagallant.com/programs/lactation-workshop
March 2026
Naturopath Supporting Perinatal Wellness (Brianna Mason)
Date: March 3rd, 2026
Time: TBD
Cost:
Location: Virtual
Interested in leading a workshop or continuing education opportunity?
Send an email to education@novascotiadoulas.org with the details (date, time, description, contact/registration) and a photo, and we will get back to you!
Replays of Past Events
A Map For Matrescence: How to Support Your Clients Through the Transition to Motherhood
Zoom Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iZalBwpX_-Ooh-gCCYajKNiBUMWKAglX/view?usp=sharing
Supporting Clients Who Have Had a Unique Fertility Journey
Zoom Recording: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/DmmGJcJbyAtM9-XeugeeBRjGcGEKSl_f3ibPwNrqFKrHvRqsH4tiBFpoBjE0AsSZ.MIIme__3GfdhnG5l
Passcode: #j8uHVTn
Holding Space: Effective Support Strategies for NICU Families
Zoom Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ELNHDhg0wfI1qWm3LuNoqOYnSMLWu9J9/view?usp=share_link