I work as a hospital labor doula. I have done this work for 22 years. In addition to being a bedside doula, I also attend childbirth classes, centering classes, and lead expectant parent tours of labor and delivery. During these tours and class visits, I am able to answer questions about what a doula is […]
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CAPPA Certified Lactation Educator™, CLE® If you feel inspired to support people through lactation and breastfeeding/chestfeeding, you might have considered becoming a Certified Lactation Educator™. A CAPPA Certified Lactation Educator™, CLE® works with parents to offer unbiased, evidence based support. In order to determine if this profession might be right for you, you might wonder
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CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator Training If you feel inspired to educate and support families preparing for a pregnancy or experiencing a pregnancy, you might have considered becoming a Certified Childbirth Educator. A CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator (CCCE) works with families and within the healthcare system to offer unbiased support. A CCCE provides families with encouragement
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If you become a postpartum doula, you will have the opportunity to provide emotional, informational and physical support to a new family during one of the most important, memorable periods of change. Have you ever wondered if becoming a Postpartum Doula might be right for you? If so, then you’ve also wondered how to become
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Training Dates and Times: June 18, 2025 9 am EST 7 pm EST June 19, 2025 9 am EST 7 pm EST Registration Link: https://parentscoachnetwork.com/upcoming-training/ Want to be inspired and empowered to begin or enhance your perinatal career? Train with the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, an international certification organization for Doulas, Childbirth Educators and
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If you feel a call to help families during pregnancy, labor and birth, you’ve probably also wondered what it takes to become a labor doula. Alternately, perhaps you’ve wanted to be a birth doula for years, but weren’t quite sure how. At CAPPA, we refer to a birth doula as a “Labor Doula” and offer
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Training Dates and Times: Nov 1, 2025 (Sat) 8:30am EDT 6:30pm EDT Nov 2, 2025 (Sun) 8:30am EST 6:30pm EST 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
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Upcoming Hybrid Trainings Programs Childbirth Educator Labor Doula Lactation Educator New Parent Educator Postpartum Doula Can’t Find What You’re Looking For? If you can’t find a hybrid training offered for your program, we’d be happy to connect you with a Faculty in/near your area. We are willing to work with you! Our office hours are
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Upcoming In-Person Trainings Programs Childbirth Educator Labor Doula Lactation Educator New Parent Educator Postpartum Doula Can’t Find What You’re Looking For? If you can’t find an in-person training offered for your program, we’d be happy to connect you with a Faculty in/near your area. We are willing to work with you! Our office hours are
Laura Nance – CPD, CLD, CLE®, CCCE, CPFE, Faculty, Senior Program Advisor CAPPA recently made changes to the Postpartum Doula Scope of Practice. These changes reflect the needs of postpartum doulas and the work they do with families. First, let’s talk about why a Scope of Practice is even necessary. It comes down to two