

Photographer: Hayley Yourk
Our Doulas
The doulas on this list are all active members of the Doula Association of Edmonton (DAE) and have met the listing requirements of attending a certain number of meetings per year. They have training from a variety of organizations and some hold certifications. Please ask each individual doula about their qualifications, experience and prices.

Photographer: Hayley Yourk


April Fermaniuk
Services Offered:
Doula Agency Team, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Education, Newborn Care Education, In-Home Placenta Encapsulation
Philosophy:
Compassionate support, reassurance, and trusted care. The ability to deeply connect with each client in a way that feels safe and comfortable for them. A way that embodies respect and compassion. A way that opens the door to feelings of immense empowerment and the reduction of fear and anxiety.


Asha Thomas
Services Offered:
Prenatal, Birth & Postpartum support (Doula), Sacred Story Keeper, Child Development Specialist, Fertility Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Instructor.
Philosophy:
Supporting families as they guide themselves through their birth and parenting journey, with the balance of evidence based education and intuitive knowledge.


Brianne Bell
Services Offered:
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Philosophy:
To change the way our society views birth and motherhood, not as something to be feared but as a privilege, a right of passage, an all encompassing and empowering experience to be desired and inspired by! I am driven by the desire to remove the fear of birth and replace it with the bravery and determination required for any difficult task we must undertake in this life.


Erin Liber, CD(DONA) & Childbirth Educator
Services Offered:
Offering shared-care birth doula support and birth preparation workshops with a focus on building a pain-coping mindset, surrendering to the mystery of birth, and hands-on practice.
Philosophy:
We support all birth, whether medicated or unmedicated, in or out of hospital, and encourage our clients to make informed and empowered decisions.


Justine James
Services Offered:
Labour & Birth Doula. Childbirth Education. Fertility Support. Reiki Practitioner. Homeopathic Consultations
Philosophy:
Providing inclusive, trauma-informed care. Nurturing and supporting informed-choice and self-empowerment. Knowledgeable and experienced. Certified with DONA and The Matrona.


Katherine Kowalski
Services Offered:
certified birth doula, childbirth educator and registered massage therapist
Philosophy:
I believe that birth is a natural process and works best when undisturbed as possible. I strive to serve my clients in a manner that is compassionate, professional and empowering.


Kayla Woodman, CD(DONA) & Childbirth Educator
Services Offered:
Offering shared-care birth doula support and birth preparation workshops with a focus on building a pain-coping mindset, surrendering to the mystery of birth, and hands-on practice.
Philosophy:
We support all birth, whether medicated or unmedicated, in or out of hospital, and encourage our clients to make informed and empowered decisions.


Noreen Utri
Services Offered:
Birth and Postpartum Doula (Birth Keeper and Sacred Story Keeper), Childbirth Educator, Trauma Informed Care, Food/Nutrition support as a Journeyman Chef, Energy of Birthing Practitioner and Trainer
Philosophy:
Holding space for pregnant folks to ensure they feel safe and knowledgeable during their birth and confident into parenthood.


Samantha Hyvarinen
Services Offered:
Birth Doula
Philosophy:
Creating a safe environment that is informative and transformative, whatever the birth location, outcome, or events of the birth.


Sonya Duffee
Services Offered:
CAPPA Certified Labour Doula, Postpartum Doula & Childbirth Educator
Hypno-doula, Faculty for CAPPA Labour Doula and Postpartum doula program
Philosophy:
I believe that birth is an important rite of passage that is a sacred new beginning for the whole family. Every family deserves to be supported, heard, valued and respected throughout their labour and birthing journey. Every experience is as unique as each family, deserving customized and individualized, continuous support, advocacy and tools to aid them in navigating their birth,while receiving the information needed to make an informed decision every step of the way.


Sophiane Fawcett
Services Offered:
Birth Doula. Virtual and in person support.
Philosophy:
Calming presence for holistic, intuition and evidence-based choices.


Suzanne Moquin BA, B Ed, CBE, CD/BDT(DONA)
Services Offered:
Certified DONA Birth Doula since 2000. DONA Approved Birth Doula Trainer since 2007.
Philosophy:
My teachings are very unique and based on what I’ve learned: no two births are the same. Labour smarter not harder… Because a Birth Experience is Forever!

Taylor McKee
Services Offered:
Birth Doula, Registered Massage Therapist
Philosophy:
Radiating love, kindness, and compassion. Offering non-judgemental support and holding space for every journey.