This course is designed for CAPPA members who wish to become a CAPPA-certified Labor Doula, but are unable to attend a training with a CAPPA Faculty Instructor. Students purchasing this course will be registered to CAPPA Academy — an online learning platform — where they will gain access to the details and forms necessary for […]
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This course is designed for CAPPA members who wish to become a CAPPA-certified Childbirth Educator, but are unable to attend a training with a CAPPA Faculty Instructor. Students purchasing this course will be registered to CAPPA Academy — an online learning platform — where they will gain access to the details and forms necessary for
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The month of August is National Breastfeeding Month. This month-long celebration culminates with Black Breastfeeding Week (BBW). This year’s theme is “The World is Yours: Imagine. Innovate. Liberate!” As an African American woman, I breastfed my babies the best I could, without having the resources or help that my counterparts received when they breastfed their
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Did you know that when your baby is born, 30% of his or her blood will still be in the placenta? Waiting to clamp and cut the cord will allow your baby to receive this vital blood. Babies who get delayed cord clamping, or as it is now being called, appropriately timed cord clamping, have
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We are evidence-based doulas and educators! We base our training and our practice on the most recent scientific research. So, when a client asks you for the latest research on something she is concerned about…where do you go? Books? A textbook? Journal articles? Popular blogs? Special interest sites? Social media? There is no type of
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I’ve been in a few situations lately where the role of mentor was defined, celebrated and encouraged. My son participates in a mentorship program at his high school. The students get high school credit for spending 2-4 hours a week working with a mentor in a field of interest to them. My son works with
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Required Reading Reading is a requirement in order to complete your training and obtain certification. The number of books you must read is dependent on which program you are enrolled in, so be sure to check the appropriate training page to find out how many you must read. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are
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