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Why is Anti-racism work important for doulas and educators?

/ 8 minutes of reading / Doula, Educating

Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy and postpartum-related causes than white women. Multiple factors contribute to these disparities, such as quality of healthcare, underlying chronic conditions, structural racism, and implicit bias. As CAPPA educators and doulas, we are committed to improving birth and postpartum for all people. Therefore, it is […]

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The Incredible Power of Newborn Stem Cells

/ 8 minutes of reading / CBR - Newborn Stem Cells

Meet CBR Families who have preserved and used this precious resource. Recommended #1 by families and OB/GYNs, Cord Blood Registry® (CBR®) is the world’s largest and most experienced newborn stem cell company. As part of our commitment to advancing the clinical applications of newborn stem cells, we have helped over 600 families use their cord

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Labor Doula Training – Edmonton Alberta Canada (Sonya Duffee)

/ 6 minutes of reading / / Leave a Comment

Training Dates and Times: July 8, 9, 10, 2025 July 8 – 7-9 pm, July 9 and 10- 9 AM 5-5:30 PM   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

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Helping Clients Process Emotions After Birth

/ 6 minutes of reading / Doula, Parenthood

As postpartum doulas, one of our major roles is that of communicator/coach/counselor. The skills we develop to successfully fill this role can greatly enhance our support as we become enmeshed in the family’s life. This role of communicator/coach/counselor enables us to be one of the best lines of defense against some of the emotional and

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A Mother’s Triumph

/ 4 minutes of reading / Lactation / 1 Comment

Some mother’s experience challenges while breastfeeding, there are many challenges that they can face while breastfeeding. When moms encounter these barriers, they are less likely to continue their journey with breastfeeding. One of the common challenges I get from moms are nipple pain, which then leads to the question, “Is my baby getting enough milk?”

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CAPPAPedia: Patrick Hutchins – Childbirth Educator & Postpartum Doula

/ 26 minutes of reading / CAPPApedia / 2 Comments

While sitting in a Community Action Network meeting in Maricopa County, Arizona three years ago, Patrick Hutchins was stunned to learn that the infant mortality rate among African Americans in Phoenix at the time, was 6 percent higher than in white communities. Healthcare professionals at the meeting attributed the data largely in part to absentee

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Supporting Labor Doula Clients Expecting Twins

/ 6 minutes of reading / Doula, Labor Doula / 1 Comment

I began my Labor Doula career when my sister-in-law found out she was expecting twins. She was getting frustrated with her doctors sharing various opinions about how she should birth these babies. Some doctors said the safest option was to schedule a Cesarean at 36 weeks. Other doctors in the same practice said she could

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