Yes, You Can Have a Doula at Your C-Section. Here's Why It Matters. If you're planning a caesarean...
Yes, You Can Have a Doula at Your C-Section. Here’s Why It Matters.
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Are Doulas Worth It? A Guide for Families in Western Canada
Are doulas worth it? Is hiring one actually going to change your experience — or is it something...
What a Doula Does (That Google, ChatGPT, and Your Mother-in-Law Can’t)
Google is helpful. ChatGPT is efficient. Your mom loves you. Your mother-in-law has opinions. But...
How to Choose a Doula Training Program That Sets You Up for Success
So, you’re doula-curious. Or maybe you’re doula-determined. You’ve got the care instincts, the...
Your Birth Plan: What It Is, Why It Matters, and When to Start
A birth plan helps communicate your wishes, but birth preferences provide a more flexible, realistic approach to navigating labor and delivery. Learn why shifting from a strict plan to adaptable birth preferences can support informed consent, reduce stress, and foster collaboration with your care team. Download Brood’s Birth Preferences Toolkit and feel confident in your choices.
How Much Does a Doula Cost in Canada and the US?
Curious about the cost of a doula in Canada or the US? Brood breaks it down with insights into birth and postpartum services, volunteer options, and why our certified doulas provide unmatched care. Learn more today!
Navigating Anti-Fat Bias in Doula Care: How to Support All Bodies
Discover how to provide compassionate, size-inclusive care as a doula. From addressing fears of weight gain and combating anti-fat bias in healthcare to supporting clients navigating postpartum pressures, this guide offers practical tips for creating a safe, empowering space for clients of all sizes. Learn how to challenge harmful narratives and foster body-positive support in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Plus, join us for our upcoming workshop on February 12th with Vinny Welsby to deepen your skills in supporting clients’ body image and advocating for fair, inclusive care.
Honouring Our Doulas This Holiday Season: A Celebration of Care and Connection
This holiday season, Brood is celebrating and honoring their incredible doula team with community-partnered wellness sessions and thoughtfully curated gifts. From restorative acupuncture sessions to nourishing essentials, discover how Brood is showing appreciation for the tireless dedication and compassionate care that doulas provide to families every day.
Second Time Around: How Parenthood Priorities Shifted with Baby #2
Discover how to prepare for life with two kids, from managing childcare and finances to balancing careers and family priorities. Real-life insights and strategies for a smoother transition.
Give the Gift of Pregnancy and Postpartum Support to Your Loved Ones
As a parent and caregiver myself, I know what the most valuable gift is for a new family. Spoiler alert: it’s not the tiny little onesies, classic books or soothing stuffies. Don’t get me wrong, I loved those too, but the most valuable gift I received when I was pregnant and postpartum, was the gift of support.
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We work and live on the unceded and occupied territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. Since time immemorial, the original peoples of these lands have cared for their families and communities. We are committed to honouring their teachings, legacy and their sovereignty.
