Who Can Join the NSDA?

Anyone can become part of the Nova Scotia Doula Association. You can be a part of the NSDA as a:

  • Member:  for certifying and certified Doulas

  • Associate:  for Doula supporters and out-of-province Doulas

The annual fee to become a part of the Nova Scotia Doula Association is $100. If you are a Doula through the Volunteer Doula Program and attend births as a volunteer only, you can get in touch with us for a special rate (info@novascotiadoulas.org).

Membership Benefits

We are actively adding to the benefits and discounts we are able to offer to our members and associates. Current benefits include:

  • ID Badges (June 2025);

  • IWK Operating Room Training for Doulas (Fall 2025);

  • Discounted registration fees for continuing education workshops and training;

  • Quarterly newsletters with updates from across Nova Scotia;

  • Monthly doula meet-ups (starting September 2025);

  • Access to NSDA social media promotion and marketing channels;

  • A profile on our members directory (so clients can find you even more easily!);

  • Access to education resources and articles;

  • Provincial activities and support;

  • Access to educational bursaries and funding opportunities;



If you have any questions please contact:  membership@novascotiadoulas.org