I am interested in becoming a doula. I live in Vancouver, B.C.. I'm wondering what education is needed. Any information on becoming a doula in Canada is welcome.

-- Kristin Bourke (kjb94@hotmail.com), June 29, 2000

Answers

Hi Kristin, here is some info. I hope it helps. www.birthpower.com , www.birthworks.com , 1-888-22ALACE , and you can find info about DONA(Doulas of North America at www.birthpower.com - I don't know their web site? ) Good Luck Kristin

-- kristin bodick (kbodick@hotmail.com), July 05, 2000.

Mistake-www.birthworks.org. Sorry.

-- kristi bodick (kbodick@hotmail.com), July 06, 2000.

Hi Kristen, I took my training from LSAR in Ontario. They may be able to hook you up with an organization out west. You can email them at lawson@sprint.ca

-- Carey Williamson (decastro4@sympatico.ca), August 29, 2000.

DONA's website is www.dona.org. Hope this is helpful.

-- Shawna Douglas (shawna@doula.net), January 24, 2001.

I'm jumping into this discussion really late, but the information is probably still relevant.

I teach the CAPPA doula trainings in BC. If you want more information on the trainings, you can take a look at my website at: www.birth.bc.ca.

There is also a list of ways to train as a doula in BC on the website.

I hope this helps someone!

Charlotte

-- Charlotte Millington (director@birth.bc.ca), August 21, 2002.