Your Partners in Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum Care
As Western Canada’s most trusted birth and postpartum care agency, we make sure you have the right support at every stage. Our doulas and caregivers provide personalized, insurance-eligible care so you can move through pregnancy, birth, and parenting with confidence.
Our Services
Brood is a collective of experienced doulas and educators, offering personalized, and inclusive support for growing families. Whether you’re looking for in-home doula care or online education, we’ve got you covered.
Birth Doula Care
Continuous emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after birth. Our experienced birth doulas help you feel confident and supported every step of the way.
Postpartum Doula Care
Continuous emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after birth. They provide overnight and daytime newborn care so you and your family can rest, recover, and thrive.
Courses & Workshops
Practical and joyful learning for every stage of parenting. Our workshops, classes, and courses offer inclusive, expert guidance to help you feel prepared and empowered.
Why Choose Brood?
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Insurance-eligible care coordination
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Evidence-based + science backed
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Personalized care plans + doula matchmaking
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Agency-backed reliability
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Certified + vetted professional doulas
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Flexible + accessible online education
Want to learn more about a custom care plan?
Courses & Education
Evidence-based, community-informed learning to help you feel confident and supported.
Online Workshops
Original courses developed by doulas, clinicians and parents. Supporting you through pregnancy to parenthood.
Prenatal Courses
We offer private prenatals (for those wanting custom in-home education), as well as our free online prenatal course!
On the Blog
Real talk, expert tips, and community stories on pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting.
Other Resources
Free downloadable and printable resources made with care: think meal plans, checklists, newborn care tips, and more.
Ready to find your support team?
Book your free care consultation with the Brood team today.
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FAQs
What is a doula?
A doula is a trained care worker who provides non-medical, emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals and families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. You don’t need to be planning an unmedicated birth to work with a doula. Doulas support families with prenatal education, mental and physical preparation for labour, advocacy and partner support during birth, and hands-on help after birth, such as newborn care guidance and light household support. Their role is to help families feel informed, supported, and confident as they adjust to life with a new baby.
Where do you provide in-person doula care?
We provide in-person doula care across Vancouver’s Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and Calgary, Alberta.
Are doulas covered by insurance or MSP?
Doula care is not covered by BC MSP, but many people are able to get partial or full reimbursement through extended health benefits or workplace wellness programs. Coverage varies by provider and plan, but we regularly see successful claims through insurers such as Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Pacific Blue Cross, and Carrot. We provide detailed, insurance-ready receipts with all required information and can guide you through the claims process using our insurance coverage guide.
How far in advance should I book a doula?
It’s generally recommended to book a birth or postpartum doula as early as possible, ideally in the first trimester. Booking early allows us to thoughtfully match you with the right Brood doula and ensure availability around your estimated due date and postpartum period. That said, it’s never too late to inquire — we’ll always do our best to support you if space allows.
