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!
Workshops/Trainings
Self Directed Learning
Doula School has a great variety of Learning courses you can do at your own pace. You can find them under their Program section.
Business School for Doulas
Lactation for Birth Workers
IPAC training for Doulas
Neurodiversity and Birthwork for Doulas
Surrogacy Support
TENS Training
Webinars
Click here to watch the webinar recording on Intro to Reflexology for Doulas, shared with NSDA courtesy of By the Moon. They also offer free monthly workshops. Check out their website here to learn more.
October 2026
Weekend Doula Retreat:
Date: Oct 23-25, 2026
Earn 7 CEU's with DONA International
https://trenagallant.com/programs/lactation-workshop
Intro to Reflexology for Doulas:
Date: Oct 27, 2026 Virtual
https://www.bythemoon.ca/event-details/intro-to-reflexology-for-doulas-1
November 2026
DONA approved Birth Doula Workshop:
Date: Nov 6-8, 2026
Live, Virtual
https://trenagallant.com/programs/dona-approved-birth-doula-workshop
DONA approved Postpartum Doula Workshop:
Date: Nov 12-15, 2026
Live, Virtual
https://trenagallant.com/programs/dona-approved-postpartum-doula-workshop
Lactation Education for Doulas:
Date: Nov 18, 2026, 6-9 pm EST
Virtual
https://trenagallant.com/programs/lactation-workshop
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
Ayruvedic Postpartum Care Webinar with Christine Eck of Sacred Window
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