Registration Link: https://www.queenmotherbirth.com/service-plans/payment/eyJpbnRlZ3JhdGlvbkRhdGEiOnt9LCJwbGFuSWQiOiI1ODA4NjY3Ny1mNzY5LTRjYTMtYjc0NC03NTc2MTM4NzA4YjkifQ
Cost: $800
CAPPA Certified Labor Doula: CLD
Want to be inspired and empowered to begin or enhance your perinatal career? Train with the Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals Association, an international certification organization for Doulas, Childbirth Educators, and Lactation Educators. CAPPA trainings are designed to educate and equip the contemporary perinatal professional for a successful career in a fun, supportive, and collaborative environment. Trainings are evidence based and comprehensive, and are designed to appeal to all learning styles. Students will enjoy engaging and interactive instruction, with practical and real-world scenarios. CAPPA instructors have in depth knowledge and follow standardized curriculums to ensure the highest quality training and most comprehensive perinatal education for CAPPA Certification programs. As one of the first and most comprehensive perinatal organizations in the world, CAPPA is respected for its longevity, stability, and its commitment to excellence in both education and unsurpassed student and member support.
The CAPPA Labor Doula Training
Ready to become proficient when offering professional labor support? Take the first step towards becoming a Certified Labor Doula with CAPPA. This eighteen hour workshop meets the first requirement of your CLD program and prepares you to work through the steps for certification. This course is designed to provide a foundational skill base, knowledge, and perspectives on professional labor support for perinatal professionals, as well as providing training for those seeking certification as certified labor doulas with CAPPA.
Offering 18 CAPPA Contact Hours. Nursing contact hours potentially available on request.
The CAPPA Labor Doula Training Class includes the CAPPA Labor Doula Manual, and covers the following topics:
· CAPPA certification and policies
· Practical application of Scope of Practice, ethics, and integrity
· Building bridges with medical/midwifery professionals
· Modeling and teaching positive communication and self-advocacy
· Support for every stage of labor and birth
· Hands on practice of proven comfort measures and labor support techniques
· Emotional support for labor and birth, as well as unexpected events
· Hospital procedures – risk/benefit as well as alternatives and support
· Cesarean and VBAC support
· Prenatal and postpartum consultations and support
· Breastfeeding initiation and support
· Business development, marketing, and networking to create a successful career
· And much more!
Faculty:
Christina Drain is the Owner and Operator of Queen Mother Birth LLC, a board member for the Wisconsin Perinatal Association, Moms Mental Health Initiative and member the Wisconsin Birth workers of Color Coalition. She is certified as a full spectrum doula, lactation counselor educator and certified childbirth educator. Christina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies and Sociology with a minor in Gender and Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Christina has worked in the field of maternal and child health for over 12 years. Her career in birth work began in 2015 after giving birth to two of her five children. Christina currently manages a team of ten doulas and two doula coordinators. Her goal is to ensure everyone involved in the perinatal journey has the knowledge and support needed to have a healthy and successful experience. Her ultimate goal is to ensure everyone has access to a doula and that doulas are recognized, acknowledged and respected as the essential professionals they are.
In her free time, Christina enjoys attending community events/festivals with her husband and five children. She also likes crafting, event planning and traveling.
Details of Refund Policy:
Refunds for trainings will only be given by request two weeks prior to the start of the training or due to cancellation by instructor .