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DONA International is the world’s first, largest and leading doula certifying organization. When our founders created DONA in 1992, they professionalized the role of the doula. Since then, we have certified more than 12,000 DONA International doulas in more than 50 countries!

Every Family, Every Baby, Everywhere. That has been CAPPA's mission since 1998, and it starts with one question every future perinatal professional asks: Where do I get trained? CAPPA trains and certifies professionals across five pathways: Certified Labor Doula (CLD), Certified Postpartum Doula (CPD), Certified Childbirth Educator (CCCE), Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), and Certified Infant & Family Educator (CIFE). Our training is built on compassionate, nonjudgmental, and empathetic care. We prepare professionals to empower families with knowledge, confidence, and support so every birthing person can make informed decisions and have their rights upheld throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. CAPPA takes a community-first approach because professionals who are supported build sustainable, successful careers, and successful professionals serve more families. Members get access to weekly career coaching office hours, monthly community townhalls, the CAPPA Care Directory connecting them directly with families, and a professional network of peers and mentors invested in each other's growth. Training formats meet you where you are. Live virtual, in-person, and hybrid options led by experienced trainers across North America, delivered through a modern platform built for easy access and recertification. Trusted by Parkland Health, Cook Children's Health Care System, Harris County Public Health, Texas Woman's University, Postpartum Support International, Lansinoh, Baby Brezza, and Cord Blood Registry, and many more. For hospitals, universities, and organizations looking to build or strengthen perinatal training programs, CAPPA has nearly three decades of experience doing exactly that. ⁕ Explore certification pathways → cappa.net ⁕ Browse upcoming trainings → cappa.net/upcoming-trainings ⁕ Free guide: The Beginner's Guide to Becoming a Perinatal Professional → cappa.net/offers/5zUjF2kJ/checkout

The International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) is an autonomous certifying body governed by an elected volunteer board of directors. ICEA certified professionals are trained to provide family-centered perinatal care and to promote the freedom of choice based on knowledge of alternatives in childbirth. We envision a world where perinatal professionals are recognized and valued in the healthcare community for their specific skills and training to prepare and support all families. These professionals create a culture where expectant families are safe, respected, and able to make informed decisions based on best evidence. Our mission is to educate, certify and create a community of professionals who work to increase global access to safe, and culturally respectful, family-centered perinatal care. Our core values are compassion, collaboration, and choice. Compassion: We believe respectful, compassionate care improves birth and health outcomes for all. Collaboration: We practice a culture of collaboration, serve as an integral part of the health care team, and provide essential support in the perinatal period. Choice: We support freedom of choice based on knowledge of evidence-based alternatives and encourage active participation in health care decisions.