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25+
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Certified Professionals
Since our foundation in 1998, we have certified thousands of perinatal professionals like...
✔️ Labor Doulas
✔️ Postpartum Doulas
✔️ Childbirth Educators
✔️ Infant & Family Educators
✔️ Lactation Educators
For Aspiring Professionals
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CLD
Certified Labor Doula
Provide continuous physical and emotional support during labor and birth.
CCCE
Certified Childbirth Educator
Educate expectant parents about pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.
CLE®
Certified Lactation Educator®
Provide evidence-based lactation education and support
CIFE
Certified Infant Family Educator
Guide families through infant development and care
Discover Your Perinatal Pathway
Find out which career path makes the most sense for you...
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Perinatal Career Growth
Hone your skills with our professionally trained and experienced teachers.
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Childbirth Educator
Labor Doula
Postpartum Doula
Lactation Educator
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Apprentice Learner
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For Families...
FIND EXPERT CARE
Connect with certified birth professionals in your area. All CAPPA professionals have completed rigorous training and maintain the highest standards of care.
Why Professionals Choose CAPPA
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Over two decades of trusted training.
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Comprehensive curriculum backed by experts.
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Internationally recognized certification.
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Unmatched community and support for members.
CAPPA LOVES 🧡 SUCCESS STORIES
DON'T WAIT ANOTHER YEAR TO SOAR. GET READY FOR...
The CAPPA Success Path
STEP 1: Discover Your Path
Explore your ideal perinatal career pathway & get CAPPA career coaching.
TAKE THE PATHWAY QUIZ →STEP 2: Grow Professionally
Unlock members-only training and certification discounts.
BECOME A MEMBER →STEP 3: Stay Connected
Learn from a global network of doulas and educators.
STEP 4: Build Your Business
Gain career coaching and tools to launch or expand.
STEP 5: Become a Mentor
Develop your teaching skills and leadership capacity.
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