Find a Doula

Looking for a birth doula or postpartum doula in Winnipeg? Here are some websites to get you started on your search. Please contact me to be added to this list.

  • Manitoba Association for Childbirth and Family Education has doula services
  • Birth Roots Doula Collective offers birth and postpartum doulas
  • A Labour of Love — Helena Grantham is a Winnipeg doula (she also has two other doulas on her team).
  • Rhythm Doula Services “We are DONA certified Birth Doulas serving Winnipeg, Beausejour, East St.Paul and Selkirk”
  • Manitoba Doulas Collective
  • Shannon de Freitas is a birth and postpartum doula who serves clients in the Winnipeg, St Andrews, Stonewall, and Selkirk areas. She has a special interest in postpartum and breastfeeding support. Call 204-396-3175 OR email shannondefreitas8@gmail.com
  • Bump to Baby Doula Services: Nathalie Lamaree is a bilingual (French & English) birth doula. She is a mother of three and has been helping women in labour & birth for several years. Contact her at natlaramee@hotmail.ca or 204.612.5153 & find her on Facebook.
  • Bean Family Wellness (Ilissa Kolly) “has been offering doula services in Winnipeg and surrounding communities since 2012. Prior to becoming a doula, Ilissa received 2 years of nursing education before completing her bachelor’s degree from the University of Manitoba in Family Social Sciences.  Ilissa has special experience, interest, and/or training in Premature Birth / Preemies, NICU, Loss, High Risk Birth, Home Birth, Water Birth, Breastfeeding after breast surgery (reduction) (BFAR), low milk supply, exclusive pumping, and LGBTQ* families. She supports all families regardless of their choices and preferences. She also offers Birth Photography as an add-on service to doula clients.”
  • Hali Doerksen is a birth doula supporting families in south east Manitoba and Winnipeg. Call/text 204 612 7322 or email hrd6030@mymts.net.
  • Embrace Birth Services: Jenine Brown is a birth doula serving clients in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Contact her via email (jenine@embracebirth.ca) or find her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embracebirthservices
  • The Mulberry Tree Pregnancy & Birth Support: Cody Anne Kjell is a DONA trained birth doula serving families in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. You can contact her through her website www.themulberrytree.ca or by email at themulberrytreemanitoba@gmail.com.
  • Sacred Moments: “Catherine Brown is a Professional Photographer and Birth Doula. She specializes in Birth and Lifestyle photography sessions. She is passionate about birth and empowering women (and families) to have positive birth experiences. As a Photographer and Doula she can combine services to create a custom package throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum period.” Find Catherine on Facebook: Sacred Moments Doula and contact her at Catherine@sacredmoments.ca.
  • Blessed Momma Doula Services: “My name is Karli Peters and I am a trained DONA International Member and the founder of Blessed Momma Doula Services, supporting mothers and partners in Winnipeg and Surrounding areas. I have a background degree in child development and health and wellness and am working towards my certification with DONA International. My passion is to help women feel like they can BREATHE, BELIEVE AND FEEL CONFIDENT. Prospective Clients may reach me at 204.688.7869, by email: BlessedMomma-Doula@hotmail.com, or through Facebook: www.facebook.com/blessedmommadoula.
  • Mother Birth – “Carla Bryski is a Professional Birth Doula that offers Birth Photography services as well. She believes all Mothers deserve to be supported in pregnancy, childbirth an the postpartum period. She takes true honor and privilege in providing physical assistance, emotions support and education information to all of her clients. Find Carla on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Doula.CarlaBryski/ or contact her at cdhenry@mymts.net“\
  • Julie Western has  been a trained birth Doula for 6 years. She supports families in the Winnipeg area and can be contacted at 204-946-5226 or her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/placentaencapsulationwithjuliewestern/
  • Susie Penner: ” I took my training with CAPPA in 2005 and later with MACFE in 2007. I have attended over 80 births at the following hospitals; St Boniface, HSC, Selkirk, Steinbach and at the Birth Center. I am fluent in both English and Low German. I believe constant support is crucial during labour and birth for both the Mom and her partner. This support starts in our prenatal visits with us getting to know each other and hearing about your birth preferences. I am truly blessed to be part of this miracle of new life. My number is 204-378-0237, email is susiepenner80@gmail.com and website is http://susiepennerdoulaservices.weebly.com.”