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25+
Years of Excellence
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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.Â
For Aspiring Professionals
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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.Â
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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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Discover Your Perinatal Pathway
Find out which career path makes the most sense for you...Â
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Hone your skills with our professionally trained and experienced teachers.
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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
"My trainer was very thorough and kept the class interesting with a variety of tools and hands-on instruction."
- Latrice J.
Childbirth Educator Trainee
"CAPPA certification transformed my career and gave me the confidence and knowledge to truly support families during their most important moments. The training was comprehensive, the community is supportive, and the impact is life-changing."
- Sarah M.
Certified Labor Doula, Portland, OR
"I learned a lot and was excited to discover such a big community around birthwork."
-Â Sally B.
Lactation Educator Trainee
"It was a great decision to join this training. I feel prepared and confident. I'm excited to learn more from my trainer."
- Sandra C.
Childbirth Educator Trainee
"This training was transformative. I feel so much more prepared to help my clients."
- Paige H.
Lactation Educator Trainee
"I love CAPPA. The trainings were exceptional and it changed my life."
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"I love CAPPA. The trainings were exceptional and it changed my life."
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DON'T WAIT ANOTHER YEAR TO SOAR. GET READY FOR...
The CAPPA Success Path
STEP 1:Â Discover Your PathÂ
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.Â
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