Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
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Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to training and certifying labor doulas, antepartum doulas, postpartum doulas, childbirth educators, and lactation educators. Find more information on postpartum on this blog.
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
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With the theme “African Americans and the Arts”, Black History Month 2024 gives us the opportunity to meet black artists and their art that brings attention to the black maternal health crisis we are currently experiencing . Cheyenne Varner is a certified birth and postpartum doula and founder of The Educated Birth, and Everyday Birth ..read more
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
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Black History Month 2024 has the theme of African Americans and the Arts. Black artist Ashley January uses her art to bring attention to the black maternal disparity crisis in our country. “I address the Black maternal mortality and morbidity crisis in America through painting and multimedia. Influenced by my own traumatic pregnancy and survival ..read more
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
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Below are some graphics members can use to promote WDW and share their CAPPA Pride. Feel free to download these and share them on March 22-28! Be sure to use the tags #WorldDoulaWeek #WDW and #CAPPAdoulas! Remember to tag us at @cappanetworking on Instagram or Facebook! ..read more
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
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As postpartum doulas, one of our major roles is that of communicator/coach/counselor. The skills we develop to successfully fill this role can greatly enhance our support as we become enmeshed in the family’s life. This role of communicator/coach/counselor enables us to be one of the best lines of defense against some of the emotional and ..read more
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
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What: State and Local breastfeeding coalitions are there to support, educate and advocate for families, healthcare providers, childbirth educators and doulas. Check in your state or county to see what they are up to for 2021! Many Coalitions are supported by The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) which is an independent nonprofit coalition of more ..read more
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
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Are you stuck with that “what to charge” torment that makes you keep your prices low because you’re sooo passionate about helping everyone afford a doula, but then at the end of the year, your income is pretty much nothing? Let’s do a little perspective exercise. Most doulas feel obligated to attend their first few ..read more
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About the Author Jodi Congdon, CPD, CLE®, is the founder and owner of Hip to Heart. Giving birth was a life changing experience for her and was ultimately what made Jodi decide to get involved in pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding as a career. She feels compelled to educate women on the options and choices they ..read more
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
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For Patricia Prime, the owner of Peach County, Georgia based Prime Baby Time Consulting LLC., the maternal mortality crisis in her state can no longer be overlooked and is shaping every aspect of her work. Prime, 56, of Bryon, Ga, has been a Registered Nurse for the past 29 years and a CAPPA Certified Postpartum ..read more
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
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Some mother’s experience challenges while breastfeeding, there are many challenges that they can face while breastfeeding. When moms encounter these barriers, they are less likely to continue their journey with breastfeeding. One of the common challenges I get from moms are nipple pain, which then leads to the question, “Is my baby getting enough milk ..read more
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
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While sitting in a Community Action Network meeting in Maricopa County, Arizona three years ago, Patrick Hutchins was stunned to learn that the infant mortality rate among African Americans in Phoenix at the time, was 6 percent higher than in white communities. Healthcare professionals at the meeting attributed the data largely in part to absentee ..read more