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 calendar below for our upcoming continuing education events!

Upcoming Workshops/Trainings

BABY WEARING WORKSHOP: Nov. 5 @ 6:00pm at the Chebucto Family Resource Centre

Hosted by Anna Miller this FREE course will teach about the benefis of baby wearing from development to feeding and sleep, how it supports maternal and paternal attachment, what an unsafe carry looks like and what Anna’s carrier lending library is all about!

SURROGACY WEBINAR: Nov 13 @ 6:30 via Google Meet

Hosted by Emily Neil this FREE webinar explores the surrogacy process in Canada, the emotional landscape of intended parents and the practical stressors they face. Through personal storytelling, tools and takeaways, you’ll gain the confidence to extend your doula practice into surrogacy support and play a transformational role in helping intended parents feel seen, empowered, and connected on their path to parenthood.

THANS WORKSHOP: Nov. 20 @ 6:00pm at the Chebucto Family Resource Centre

FREE Workshop shared by Neighbours, Friends, and Families (NFF)

This program encourages people who are close to someone experiencing intimate partner or domestic violence to recognize the warning signs and take appropriate action to support them. The program emphasizes that everyone has a role to play in ending intimate partm=ner and domestic violence, and provides local resources and guidance on how to help.

LAMAZE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR TRAINING: Dec 5-7 https://trenagallant.com/programs/childbirth-educator-program-of-atlantic-canada

DONA APPROVED BIRTH DOULA WORKSHOP: Jan 6-8, 2026, Virtual https://trenagallant.com/programs/dona-approved-birth-doula-workshop

DONA APPROVED POSTPARTUM DOULA WORKSHOP: Live Virtual training Jan 22-25 https://trenagallant.com/programs/dona-approved-postpartum-doula-workshop

LACTATION EDUCATION FOR DOULAS: Live virtual Feb 10, 2026, 6:00-9:00pm https://trenagallant.com/programs/lactation-workshop

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