About Us

Long before National Capital Doulas came to be, three individual doulas worked to support one another's businesses, and to create community and stability. Amie spent years with the founding members of NCD, Danielle, and Kamerine, before coming together to solve two problems with doula work we recognized could end with just a few changes: Families needed reliable doulas, providing reliable care.

We each came to doula work after the birth of our children. And soon after, NCD was born from us feeling there was a better way to do this work. Better for the doula, better for the doula's family, and better for the families served. Our new model allowed us to make promises and provide guarantees that were not options while working independently. We worked to give assurances such as clients receiving a rested doula, always knowing the doula at their birth, and receiving seamless care from one doula to the next.

We knew there had to be a better way to start parenthood. We knew the experiences modern families hoped to have in birth and recovery meant they needed more attention, more personalized communication, and direct care during one of the most memorable experiences in life. Everything was going to feel new and daunting, but it didn't have to be overwhelming and confusing.

So we became doulas. We became doulas to serve modern Ottawa families. Families who were keen to learn information, options, and have a remarkable experience.

National Capital Doulas began in 2015 through the dedication and hard work of three incredible women. So while our team has some new faces, our core values remain the same, and we will continue to reach our goals of better care for families and doulas with the help of our growing team.

Regardless of which services you are looking for from NCD, we keep our attention on the details because it is the little things that leave a lasting impact. We have a big goal: to help new Ottawa families have a positive beginning as parents. So while we are a small group of committed professionals, we can provide care and support that is reliable, comforting and has a significant impact.

National Capital Doulas understands that there is more to birth than an outcome. We know how a person feels is just as important as what happens. We have sought out reputable and professional training and designed offerings to combine informed options with warmth and understanding. We want every encounter with NCD to leave you feeling valued and confident.

With more than ten years of experience and a dedicated team of doulas, we are working to make a difference for families who are seeking unbiased knowledge, personal attention, and reliable support to work through the decisions and emotions of parenthood.

National Capital Doulas is committed to personalizing birth. We are committed to strengthening the birth and parenting community in Ottawa, dedicated to providing reliable doulas and care, and we can't wait to meet you!