Doula training in Mi'kmaw community hopes to better serve families, rural areas
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An upcoming doula training session in a Mi'kmaw community aims to bring more diversity to Nova Scotia's health-care system while boosting rural access.
The 10 spots for the September workshop at the Paqtnkek Health Centre have filled up, with a huge amount of interest.
Juliana Julian, health director for Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation, about 23 kilometres east of Antigonish, said she's been looking to bring in this type of training for some time.
There are already family members or loved ones in the community known for being really good coaches who provide local women with birth support in an informal way, she said.
"I think that it makes all the difference in the world, having a Mi'kmaw person supporting you during … a big experience. And it's very personal," Julian said.
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