Maida Ford

Birth Doula
Calgary, Alberta
10 years of experience
About me

Hi, my name is Maida and I'm a certified birth, and trained postpartum doula. My primary focus is birth support, but if you also want a little bit of help transitioning once you get home with baby, I'm available for that too. I tend to be a calming, quiet presence, and my clients usually comment on how I keep them feeling steady and grounded during birth. I live in Calgary with my husband and two pre/teen boys. I love to garden, knit, and dance. I bake all the things, and can't wait to settle down on a small farm someday.

Certification and training

DONA International Birth Certification (2014)

DONA International Postpartum Training (2017)

St John Ambulance certified first aid instructor (2022)

Memberships and affiliations

Calgary Doula Association (current board member)

Doula Association of Alberta

Doulas of North America (DONA)

Credentials
CD (DONA)
Specialties
Birth Doula Labor Doula Birth Support Evidence-Based Care Home Birth Hospital Birth
Languages

English

Service introduction

Birth support includes: Two prenatal meetings to get to know each other, and discuss your options, fears, and preferences. Unlimited support when you go into labour, as well as first feeding support. Up to two visits postpartum to assist with feeding, and to check in and assess your needs. I also offer my personal lending library to clients for the duration of our contract. If you would also like some postpartum support at home, I offer that in addition to birth, with a minimum of twelve (12) hours booked. I am not able to offer overnight support at this time.

Packages
Labour & Birth Support
As your birth doula I will support both you and your partner, so that you never feel alone. Includes: 2 prenatal visits in your home. (60-90 minutes each) Continuous support during labour and birth, whether at home, hospital, or the Arbour Birth Centre. Up to 2 postpartum home visits. Access to my personal lending library. Phone, email, or text support whenever you need it. Fees stated include travel within Calgary and to surrounding areas, including Airdrie, Cochrane, and Chestermere. * A surcharge of $100 is applied to all birth clients outside of this area. ** A surcharge of $20 per visit is applied to all postpartum clients outside this area. * If you are in need of a doula but unable to afford one, please reach out to discuss options.
$1,200.00
CAD Flat rate
Birth + Postpartum Support
After the birth of your baby, you might like a little extra support to help you adjust and get you off to a good start. This package is intended to give you the support you need in the first few weeks. (Savings of $120) Includes: All labour and birth support, as well as 12 hours of postpartum support to be used in the first three weeks after baby arrives. Postpartum support could include: Feeding support General newborn care and guidance Sibling support Emotional support Light housekeeping Light meal prep Grocery shopping or errand running Additional postpartum hours available at a rate of $35 per hour.** I do not offer overnight support. Fees stated include travel within Calgary and to surrounding areas, including Airdrie, Cochrane, and Chestermere. * A surcharge of $100 is applied to all birth clients outside of this area. ** A surcharge of $20 per visit is applied to all postpartum clients outside this area. * If you are in need of a doula but unable to afford one, please reach out to discuss options.
$1,500.00
CAD Flat rate
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Frequently asked questions
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