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

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

Ayruvedic Postpartum Care Webinar with Christine Eck of Sacred Window

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/9HCWszFhoeaQju0eKiOpCs4RR1E1UGCeh5_m8COnJMmKKwTQlnNPNDJyy0fcV20Q.j3Nax7qq36CotfRv?startTime=1769101296000

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