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We know that pregnancy, birth, and parenting can come with questions that you need answers to and the ‘village’ isn’t the same as it used to be. We help families to create their own plans and support systems through comprehensive doula support, inclusive prenatal classes, and non-judgmental resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1566245324649-NJFCUUQQYS05BOJEM7VN/birth+fdo.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1566245210195-OQULRQUF3WR2537BQ6B8/postpartum+support+fdo.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1566245401521-HHEPI7VP82RBIB89JSTS/education+fdo.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1576077111428-532CYMX49A1Q63MLLFPA/Pictonat_Branding_TFD_0428_0571.jpg Home - Our Promise We believe that all families deserve culturally relevant and respectful support at every stage of their family journey. We seek to understand the relationships and goals of each family to provide them with non-judgmental support so they can reach their personal parenting and family goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1682011550907-BP125B259OSUO1DC67XI/fdo+website+testimonial.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1682012035056-YZNJALM4I3CN0CN0AJA7/fdo+website+testimonial+3.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1682012038252-G4BJ47B9GNWUQWHV79YO/fdo+website+testimonial+two.png Home https://www.familydoulasofottawa.com/postpartum daily 0.75 2026-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/3cde7573-141d-433b-b4fd-019a98f6d7cb/asian+grandma+and+baby+yellow+shirt.jpg Postpartum Support https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1614875219358-8OJVN23AY7GTDMTSES0A/fdo+2021+website+postpartum+rates+.jpg Postpartum Support - Postpartum Doula Support All postpartum support packages are completely customizable to meet the needs of your family. Professional postpartum doula support for as low as $38/hr. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1010f928-d04e-4c6b-b54e-18da1e0c7ac0/newborn+bottle+feed.jpg Postpartum Support - We support your choices. Welcoming a new baby, whether they are your first or your fifth, can seem overwhelming. Especially when everyone offers their opinions, whether you want them or not! It can be scary to invite a new person into your space and be vulnerable with them. We know that every family will have their own unique challenges. To help, all of our doulas receive training in bottle-feeding, breast and chest feeding, supplementary nursing systems, and more. https://www.familydoulasofottawa.com/birthdoula daily 0.75 2025-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1565811387247-M8VJD079BTL0FHLY1NDS/Ottawa+Family+Doula+Premium_Design+Element+No.1.png Birth Support https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1614875629013-4WROBSEI1EXKLN1TOK2Z/Pictonat_Branding_TFD_0428_0961.jpg Birth Support https://www.familydoulasofottawa.com/education daily 0.75 2023-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1614876309098-LQGEC5GC8OCST7H92DNY/Pictonat_Branding_TFD_0428_0746.jpg Prenatal Education https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/71625100-930b-4e7a-a497-05729b0d90f5/pregnant+couple+belly+music.jpg Prenatal Education - Birth Basics Our Birth Basics class is designed to take your from your last month of pregnancy right through to the first hours after baby’s arrival. This class covers: - the last month - birth anatomy - signs and stages of labour - positions and pushing - comfort measures -the first hours after birth Each family will receive a manual and resource book, including a provider-friendly birth plan template with your class. Private and semi-private classes are available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/570e87a1-c432-4218-b642-8db96c53514d/newborn+bath.jpg Prenatal Education - Baby Basics Whether you are confident with babies or this will be your first time holding a newborn, there is something in our Baby Basics class for you to learn. 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Although she took time away from the field when her children were young, it only reaffirmed how much she loved supporting families. Meghan’s passion for helping families to locate the resources, education, and spaces they need to feel confident as parents makes her the perfect doula to bridge birth and early postpartum. As a busy mom of two based in Ottawa, Meghan can often be found enjoying the many festivals, activities and celebrations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1568906746269-0O91HNO5G8T1BD05B0B3/Pictonat_Branding_TFD_0428_0447.jpg Frequently Asked Questions - Alex Weinberger Alex has been working as a birth and postpartum doula for over a decade. Since 2017, Alex has also been a Certified Doula Trainer and is the person who has trained most of our team. Alex is currently based in the GTA where she is also an owner of Hamilton Family Doulas and Toronto Family Doulas. Originally planning to become a midwife, Alex quickly realized that what she loved best was the non-medical support of families, leading her to pursue doula work. Alex now passes that passion for non-judgmental support to both families and the doulas she trains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d54480e406f49000191b194/1568906675664-V1TEEGIRM9IYZ8TDF9JZ/Pictonat_Branding_TFD_0428_0498.jpg Frequently Asked Questions - Meaghan Grant Meaghan has been a doula since 2013, after the birth of her oldest child made her realize the lack of support for kinda-crunchy-kinda-not parents. Her passion for educating the community about non-judgmental support and all of the ways doulas can and should support all families is what drives her to continue adding certifications and qualifications to her resume. Meaghan is based in the GTA where she is raising her two children with her husband.