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Training & Certification

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

The CAPPA Team Filters RoleAdvisors (4)CAPPA International (3)Faculty (35)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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Policies Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Service Code of Conduct CAPPA certified professionals are at all times held to the code of conduct, the scope of practice, and the grievance policy. In order for candidates to be eligible for CAPPA certification, they must sign and agree to the CAPPA code of conduct, the scope

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About CAPPA

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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Helping Clients Embrace Medical Intervention

I am betting THAT got your attention!  As labor doulas, as childbirth educators, we spend much of our time helping clients who have asked us to help them avoid routine medical intervention.  Not every couple who attends childbirth classes or hires a doula wants an unmedicated birth, but it has been my experience that most

Winning Your Interviews!

People ask me frequently how to get doula jobs and specifically how to seal the interview. These are capable people with skills; they just really want to know how to shine during a time of high anxiety in anticipation of getting a job (or not)! I also frequently hear the “You’re not the doula for

Breastfeeding Support Equals Breastfeeding Success

The majority of families plan on breastfeeding.  In the United States alone, 81.1% initiate breastfeeding in the hospital.  Unfortunately, little is being done to help families reach their goals if breastfeeding issues arise or if mothers have to be separated from their infants.  In fact, most medical professionals will recommend formula feeding in these situations. 

Breastfeeding Friendly Workplaces Influences Breastfeeding Duration

The percentage of mothers returning to work after delivery within 3 months has increased in the last 50 years. [1]  With 1 in 4 women returning to work within 10 days after birth, one-third returning after three months, and another third by six months. [2]  Working mothers continue to be among the fastest growing segment

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