Education. Support. Success. CAPPA exists to provide dynamic training and continuing education opportunities for doulas and educators around the world. We offer unparalleled customer service for our members while building community and connections amongst professionals. Since 1998 CAPPA has provided training and certification that prepares today’s doula and educator to navigate their professional journey. Our CAPPA Vision Imagine a world… Where we are encouraged to trust our bodies. Where myths about pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and feeding babies are dispelled. Imagine a world… Where everyone is given the tools they need to make informed decisions about their pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and infant-feeding experience. Imagine a world… Where education does not use guilt or fear as a motivator but instead shares evidence based information to encourage intuitive and informed decision making. Imagine a world… Where each perinatal journey is supported with care and compassion. Imagine a world… Where everyone is equipped to embrace parenthood with confidence. Imagine a world… Where there is mutual respect amongst doulas, educators, and healthcare professionals working together to care for families Imagine an organization… That strives every day to make this world a reality. CAPPA…Reality begins with imagination.
