Birth Doula

Think of a birth doula as your behind-the-scenes guide, hype woman, and steady hand through the wild, beautiful ride of giving birth.

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Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program

(DAFGP) is offered by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, First Nations Health Authority, and the BC Ministry of Health. The goal of the program is to increase healthy birth outcomes for Indigenous families by removing the cost barrier to accessing doula services.

The grant program provides Indigenous families living in BC up to $1,200.00 (maximum) of coverage for full spectrum doula support with each pregnancy.

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Research shows that having a doula can reduce the likelihood of a cesarean by up to 39%, decrease the use of pain medications like epidurals by 10%, and shorten labour by an average of 41 minutes. People who have continuous support from a doula are also 31% less likely to be dissatisfied with their birth experience. Having a doula makes a real difference.

Doulas are the bridge between medical care and emotional support, providing a continuous presence that nurtures and reminds women of their power during one of the most profound experiences of their lives

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