Certified New Parent Educator (CNPE) CAPPA is an international certification organization for Doulas, Childbirth Educators and Lactation Educators. Since our foundation in 1998, we have certified thousands of perinatal professionals. As one of the first and most comprehensive perinatal organizations in the world, CAPPA is respected for its longevity and its commitment to excellence in […]
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Specialty/Advanced Courses CAPPA is an international certification organization for Doulas, Childbirth Educators, and Lactation Educators. Since our foundation in 1998, we have certified thousands of perinatal professionals. As one of the first and most comprehensive perinatal organizations in the world, CAPPA is respected for its longevity and its commitment to excellence in both education and
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Recertification New Online Recertification Process Attention CAPPA Members! We have a new online certification process that does not require mailing of any documentation—just download and upload! Please follow this link to start recertifying online today! Teen Educators and Pregnancy Fitness Educators do not have any online options at this time. Please scroll down for Legacy
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Training & Certification Certified Labor Doula (CLD)CAPPA Labor Doulas fill an important role in providing emotional, physical, and evidence-based, informational support to the birthing woman and her family before, during, and after birth. Learn More Certified Postpartum Doula (CPD)CAPPA Postpartum Doulas fill an important role in providing emotional, physical, and evidence-based informational support to the
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The CAPPA Team Filters RoleAdvisors (4)CAPPA International (3)Faculty (36)Founder (2)Leadership (2)Senior Advisors (2) Aurella Beach View Profile Jennifer Bertha View Profile Abby Bordner View Profile Julie Brill View Profile Shavon Bullen, MPH, CLE, CLD, PD View Profile Carolyn Butler View Profile Jodi Congdon View Profile Lori Cowx View Profile Julianne Curtis View Profile Barbara Decker
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About Us Thousands of members worldwide, united in supporting new and expectant families. CAPPA is an international certification organization for Doulas, Childbirth Educators and Lactation Educators. Since our foundation in 1998, we have certified thousands of perinatal professionals. As one of the first and most comprehensive perinatal organizations in the world, CAPPA is respected for
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Find a Doula or Educator Parents, and expecting parents, can utilize the extensive CAPPA member directory to connect with professionals to get the help they desire.If you’re looking for aLabor DoulaChildbirth EducatorPostpartum DoulaLactation EducatorNew Parent Educator Labor Doula CLD Providing emotional, physical, and evidence-based, informational support before, during, and after birth. Lactation Educator CLE™ Educating,
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