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Since our foundation in 1998, we have certified thousands of perinatal professionals like...

✔️ Labor Doulas

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✔️ Childbirth Educators

✔️ Infant & Family Educators

✔️ Lactation  Educators

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CLD

Certified Labor Doula

Provide continuous physical and emotional support during labor and birth.

 

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CPD

Certified Postpartum Doula

Support families during the critical postpartum period. 

    

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CCCE

Certified Childbirth Educator

Educate expectant parents about pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.

      

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CLE®

Certified Lactation Educator®

Provide evidence-based lactation education and support

 

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CIFE

Certified Infant Family Educator

Guide families through infant development and care

  

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  • Over two decades of trusted training.

  • Comprehensive curriculum backed by experts.

  • Internationally recognized certification.

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