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A dynamic and supportive community of passionate birthworkers.

The Collaborative Doula Collective has grown from its roots in supporting families in the London, ON area to now serving communities across southwestern Ontario.

02/13/2026

There are books you read.

And then there are books that read you back.

Over the next couple of months, The Collective Thoughts Book Club is diving into Thriving Postpartum: Embracing the Indigenous Wisdom of La Cuarentena by Pānquetzani and this one is not a skim and shelf situation. This is a slow sip. A margin-filled. Highlighter in hand. Circle up and unpack it kind of read.

This book invites us to rethink postpartum not as something to “bounce back” from, but as a sacred threshold. A season of protection. Nourishment. Community. Ceremony. It brings forward traditional Indigenous wisdom around La Cuarentena and asks us, as doulas, birth workers, parents, and advocates:

What would it look like if we truly honoured postpartum as a rite of passage?

What if thriving was the expectation, not survival?

And here is the part we are most excited about…

✨ On April 26th from 5 to 7 PM EST on Zoom, we will be joined LIVE by the author herself, Pānquetzani, alongside Amy Silva, Founder of The Collaborative Doula Collective, for an open and powerful conversation about the book.

We will:
• Reflect on key teachings from the text
• Explore how this wisdom can shape modern postpartum care
• Ask questions directly to the author
• Sit in dialogue about culture, ceremony, rest, and reclamation
And so much more!

This gathering is open to everyone. Doulas. Midwives. Birth workers. Parents. Students. Community members. If postpartum matters to you, you belong in this room.

Come as you are.
Bring your questions.
Bring your curiosity.
Bring your reverence for the fourth trimester.

Let’s move beyond surviving postpartum.
Let’s talk about thriving.

Save the date:
📚 April 26th
⏰ 5 to 7 PM EST
💻 Live on Zoom

Registration details in the link in bio.

Tag someone who needs to be in this conversation.

02/02/2026

Supporting Black birth is not a moment. It’s a commitment. February 2026 and beyond. 🖤

In this powerful reflection, Keegan Prempeh reminds us that perinatal and infant well-being is deeply tied to social justice, cultural safety, and whose voices are centered in care.

This blog explores what it really means to show up for Black families through advocacy, systemic change, and sustained action, not just performative solidarity.

Read Supporting Black Birth: February 2026 and Beyond on our website.
Link in bio.

Learn. Reflect. Commit.

01/28/2026

Birth and death are not opposites.

They are thresholds.
Places where time slows.

Where breath is held.

Where who we were begins to loosen,

and who we are becoming waits quietly nearby.
This is where doula work lives.

Not in perfect outcomes or tidy stories,

but in presence. In dignity. In being willing

to stay when things are tender, uncertain, and real.

The Collaborative Doula Collective was built from this same knowing; that care is not meant to be siloed,
and those who hold others through life's biggest crossings
also deserve to be held.

From Hope to Legacy was born from this knowing.
Every birth begins with hope.
Every death leaves a legacy.
And everything in between asks us to show up—together.

This conference is a gathering for those who work at these crossings.
A space for learning, remembering, grieving, celebrating,
and telling the truth about the care we offer and the care we need.
Not just honoring moments.

Honouring thresholds.
Because none of us are meant to hold them alone. 🤍

01/27/2026

We are *so* excited to be hosting a Spinning Babies® Workshop with Lisa Cryderman right here in our community.

This workshop invites a powerful shift in perspective by asking one simple, game changing question: Where’s baby? From there, everything opens. New ways to understand labour progress. New tools to support physiology. Less force. More ease. More room.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
• Support comfort in pregnancy and ease in childbirth
• Improve fetal positioning without manipulating the baby
• Identify challenges sooner and respond gently
• Work with the body’s innate ability to create space and resolve dystocia

Whether you’re a doula, midwife, nurse, educator, or birth worker of any kind, this training offers a practical, embodied lens that can truly change how you show up in birth spaces.

💬 What’s one labour pattern or challenge you’re most curious to understand differently this year? Drop it in the comments.

🎟 Save this post, share it with your birth work bestie, and join us for a day of learning that just might change everything.

01/26/2026

Doulas, can we talk about the obsession with being busy?

Packed calendars. Overflowing inquiries. Saying yes even when your body whispers no. It's becoming the norm, and it's burning doulas our faster than ever.

Here's the truth that isn't said enough:
🔥 A burnt-out doula cannot offer grounded, ethical care.
🔥 Saying no is an act of love; for you and your clients.
🔥 Rest is a radical refusal to treat yourself as infinite.
🔥 Community matters. Referrals matter. Boundaries matter.

Seasoned doulas: welcome the newer ones.
New doulas: know that you belong in this work.
All doulas: you are not meant to do this alone.

Before you take on one more inquiry, ask yourself: "If this were my client, what would I advise them to do?"

Honour that answer. Honour yourself.

Busy isn't better. Being well is.

Read more of our thoughts on our blog. Link in bio!

01/26/2026

✨ We’re so excited to announce this incredible learning opportunity!✨

We are honoured to be welcoming Barbara Harper—internationally recognized pioneer of waterbirth and gentle birth—for a 2-Day Waterbirth & Gentle Birth Training 💧🤍

This expert-led training is designed for birth workers who want to deepen their knowledge, confidence, and practical skills in supporting safe, evidence-based waterbirth and gentle birth practices. With decades of experience and global impact, learning directly from Barbara is truly something special.

📅 Sunday & Monday | April 26 & 27, 2026
📍 Location: TBA
🎟 Tickets are officially ON SALE! (Link in BIO)

Whether you’re a doula, midwife, nurse, or birth professional, this is a powerful opportunity to learn, connect, and grow your practice alongside others who care deeply about physiological, respectful birth.

👉 Link to register is in our bio
💌 Or send us a DM if you have questions or want more info!

We cannot wait to share this space with you 💙
ContinuingEducation WaterbirthTraining

01/08/2026

Collaborative care is truly what it's all about. Our hearts are so happy hearing reviews like this one. It is our absolute honour to hold space and support you, no matter what journey you are on. Thank you 🤍

"When I first began researching doulas, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of options. However, as I narrowed down what I wanted for my birth plan, the Doula Collective stood out. After an initial meeting at the Modern Mom show, I took some time to reflect before booking a consultation.
Meeting Amy, Christina, and Delanie via Zoom solidified my choice. Their collaborative philosophy was immediately apparent; they listened to my concerns and began brainstorming ideas together in real-time. As an educator, I deeply value peer collaboration, and I knew I wanted a doula relationship where I could work alongside experts. I chose this team because I knew they would provide the knowledge I need while ensuring that I am the one 'steering the ship' based on my own needs.
I was lucky enough to have an opportunity to work with all three in my birthing journey, and could not have asked for a better experience going into motherhood."

12/17/2025

The holidays can be beautiful, and they can also be overwhelming.

Expectations rise. Emotional bandwidth shrinks. Old wounds resurface. New boundaries become necessary.

Whether you’re navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, grief, or loss, you’re allowed to protect your peace this season.

✨ You’re allowed to say no.
✨ You’re allowed to choose rest.
✨ You’re allowed to skip traditions that hurt.
✨ You’re allowed to keep your plans private.
✨ You’re allowed to set limits that make you feel safe and supported.

Your boundaries are not a burden. They are an act of care; for you, your baby, your healing, and your heart.

If this season feels tender, heavy, or complicated, the Collaborative Doula Collective is here to support you with grounding guidance, emotional care, and space to breathe.

You don’t have to navigate the holidays alone.

12/03/2025

In January, our Collective Book Club is reading Death Nesting, a deeply compassionate and insightful book on end-of-life care written by death-doula education Anne-Marie Keppel. This tender guide offers practices for emotionally and spiritually supporting the dying, breathing and presence-based tools to ease anxiety and pain, and gentle ceremony idea's to honour life's final passage.

Anne-Marie Keppel is a seasoned death doula, Reiki master, meditation teacher, and founder of the nonprofit Village Deathcare. Her work blends practical care, holistic spirituality, and heartfelt presence - offering families and caregivers ways to "nest" compassionately around those nearing life's end.

Remember, our book club is for everyone! To join in on January's meeting, send us a DM or email us at hello@thecollaborativedoulacollective.ca!

To purchase Death Nesting, head to the link in our bio!

11/28/2025

🖤 Black Friday Sale 🖤

We're offering 15% off our WTF Lactation & WTF Prenatal classes now through December 5th!

✨️In-person class regular $200 + HST
✨️ Virtual class regular $150 + HST

Email us at hello@thecollaborativedoulacollective.ca by Friday December 5th to claim your spot and discount.

Classes include love, learning, and support.

Oh, and why WTF? Because we know you're whispering it beneath your breath when you hear birth and lactation information 😉 Our classes meet that question with respect, clarity, and empowerment.

*Class dates TBD

11/05/2025

✨Boundaries are not barriers — they’re the foundation of sustainable doula care.✨

As doulas, we hold space for others through their most transformative moments… but how often do we hold space for ourselves?

Boundaries aren’t about building walls — they’re about creating balance, protecting your energy, and ensuring your care remains heart-led and sustainable.

✨ New on the Blog: Why Every Doula Needs Boundaries (and How to Set Them with Heart) — a powerful read on redefining boundaries as an act of love and sustainability.

🎧 On the Podcast: Doula Boundaries 101 — real conversations on how to protect your energy while showing up fully for families. Live Thursday November 6th

💗 Want to dive deeper? Amy teaches Boundaries for Doulas, a workshop to help doulas thrive and build a balanced practice that lasts - this workshop is also included in your membership to The Collaborative Doula Collective. (Interested in joining, reach out!)

Links in bio or visit collaborativedoulacollective.ca to read, listen, and learn.

10/27/2025

✨Doulas of Ontario — This Is Your Invitation.✨

The Collaborative Doula Collective is growing, and we’re calling in heart-led doulas from across Ontario who are ready to be part of something bigger.

Whether your calling is fertility, birth, postpartum, loss, or end-of-life support, there’s a space for you here. Together, we’re redefining what it means to be a doula — creating a culture rooted in collaboration, compassion, and community care.

✨We’re especially looking to connect with doulas in:
📍 Windsor – families are currently seeking support
📍 Ottawa
📍 Cambridge / Kitchener-Waterloo
📍 Barrie / Muskoka Region

The Collaborative Doula Collective is more than a network — it’s a movement. We’re changing the way doulas support families and each other by building a community where everyone thrives. No competition, no isolation — just shared growth, learning, and belonging.

As a member, you’ll receive:
✨Client referrals
✨Access to continuing education, mentorship, and collaborative learning opportunities
✨Business and branding support to help you grow your practice
✨Marketing and social media features to highlight your work and reach new families
✨Invitations to collective dinners, admin days, workshops, retreats, and special events
✨A brave space to learn, share, and feel supported — personally and professionally

We believe in doing this work differently. In slowing down, listening deeply, and creating a ripple effect of care that extends beyond one birth, one family, one moment.

If you’re ready to be part of a Collective that believes in community over competition and in the heart-led power of doula care — we’d love to welcome you.

Let’s reimagine what’s possible, together.

📩 Apply to join or learn more: Via link in our bio or directly on our website.

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130 Poplar Court
London, ON
N6E2X5

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+15197193232

Website

http://www.collaborativedoulacollective.ca/

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