CAPPA Certified Labor Doula Training

Want to be inspired and empowered to begin or enhance your perinatal career? Train with the Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals Association, an international certification organization for Doulas, Childbirth Educators, and Lactation Educators.  CAPPA trainings are designed to educate and equip the contemporary perinatal professional for a successful career in a fun, supportive, and collaborative environment.  Trainings are evidence based and comprehensive, and are designed to appeal to all learning styles.  Students will enjoy engaging and interactive instruction, with practical and real-world scenarios.

CAPPA instructors have in depth knowledge and follow standardized curriculums to ensure the highest quality training and most comprehensive perinatal education for CAPPA Certification programs.  As one of the first and most comprehensive perinatal organizations in the world, CAPPA is respected for its longevity, stability, and its commitment to excellence in both education and unsurpassed student and member support.

The CAPPA Labor Doula Training

Are you ready to become proficient when offering professional labor support? Take the first step towards becoming a Certified Labor Doula with CAPPA!  This eighteen hour workshop meets the first requirement of your CLD program and prepares you to work through the steps for certification. This course is designed to provide a foundational skill base, knowledge, and perspectives on professional labor support for perinatal professionals, as well as providing training for those seeking certification as certified labor doulas with CAPPA. Offering 18 CAPPA Contact Hours. Nursing contact hours potentially available on request. The CAPPA Labor Doula Training Class includes the CAPPA Labor Doula Manual, and covers the following topics:

  • CAPPA certification and policies
  • Practical application of Scope of Practice, ethics, and integrity
  • Building bridges with medical/midwifery professionals
  • Modeling and teaching positive communication and self-advocacy
  • Support for every stage of labor and birth
  • Hands on practice of proven comfort measures and labor support techniques
  • Emotional support for labor and birth, as well as unexpected events
  • Hospital procedures – risk/benefit as well as alternatives and support
  • Cesarean and VBAC support
  • Prenatal and postpartum consultations and support
  • Breast/chest feeding initiation and support
  • Business development, marketing, and networking to create a successful career
  • And much more!

More Perks with your CAPPA Labor Doula Training!

All registrations include:

  • Doula starter bag materials
  • One Year CAPPA Membership (Required for certification)
  • Access to CAPPA’s online community called CAPPA Connection
  • Access to Katie’s Group of Trained Doulas which provides on-going support in business and doula work
  • CAPPA emails with great information from CAPPA about doula work and evidence-based information
  • 200+ page manual, folder of practical resources to help you get started as a doula, and hands-on materials for all trainings
  • And more!

Certification Process

If you are interested in learning about the entire certification process including additional fees and requirements, please visit the CAPPA Labor Doula page. Click on the Traditional/In Person (+) sign.

Faculty

This training is taught by Katie Nyberg, CLD, CPD, CLE, CNPE. Katie is a faculty member of the CAPPA Labor and Postpartum Doula Program, and also contributes to the Labor and Postpartum Doula Training curriculums. She has been a certified labor and postpartum doula since 2010 and has served hundreds of birthing people, partners, and babies through her work as a postpartum & labor doula, as well as teaching classes to the community and health care professionals. Katie also is a state-licensed educator whose trainings are full of interactive activities and discussions!

Fees & Times

Cost of Tuition:  $590 If you are registering less than 10 days prior to training, there will be a $50 late fee added. Scholarships are available. $100 deposit is required at the time of registration to reserve your seat in the training. The remaining balance is due before the training date. Contact Katie for payment plans or financing options.

Times vary each training but typically run 8:30am-6:30pm for two day trainings and 8:30am-3:00pm CST for 3 day trainings. Evening trainings will have working dinners (please bring your own food). Details about breaks will be available prior to training.

Scholarships are available. Please visit my page Nicole Brown Memorial Scholarship to apply.

What is the Fine Print?

Please read the Terms and Conditions are listed in the Registration Form below and by viewing this file: Terms and Conditions for Labor and Postpartum Doula Trainings NOTE: Each student must be in attendance during the entirety of the training provided in order to receive a certificate of attendance for this Training Class. This training is through Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA). For more information contact: CAPPA Faculty Katie Nyberg   katie@theiowababylady.com

Upcoming Trainings

  • February 13, 20, and 27, 2024 ONLINE from 8:30am-3:30pm CST
  • February 28-29, 2024 In-Person in Des Moines, IA from 8:30am-6:30pm CST
  • *SOLD OUT: April 10, 17 and 24, 2024 ONLINE from 8:30am-3:30pm CST
  • *SOLD OUT: May 14, 21, and 28, 2024 ONLINE from 8:30am-3:30pm CST
  • July 12-13, 2024 In-Person in Des Moines, IA from 8:30am-6:30pm CST
  • October 21-23, 2024 ONLINE from 8:30am-3:30pm CST
  • November 21-22, 2024 In-Person in Des Moines, IA from 8:30am-6:30pm CST

*To be added to a wait list, please email katie@theiowababylady.com.

Doula Training FAQs

Check out the video to learn more about:

  • What prior experience or training do I need? (spoiler: none!)
  • What do I need to do to get certified? (certification is not required to begin working/charging a fee as a doula!)
  • Where will I work? How will I find clients?
  • How do I start a business?
  • What on going support is offered after training?

Testimonials

  • My experience training with Katie was wonderful. I learned an incredible amount- while feeling safe and supported to ask for clarification when needed. She’s professional, patient and kind. We had to be online for the entire class- she created a positive and effective learning environment in that space.
  • The training was very informational, learned a lot. I have a much better understanding of everything, everyone asked amazing questions to get a better understanding. Katie was an amazing teacher and feel like if I have any questions later in the future she would always be happy to help. I can totally understand why every mother should have a doula even if it’s your first or third birth.
  • I have been interested in becoming a Labor Doula for many years but life and kids made it tough to commit. I found CAPPA though a friend would told me she was signing up for Labor Doula Training with Katie Nyberg. Well, I jumped on the opportunity after loving everything I read on the CAPPA website (Vision, mission, CAPPA approach) and chatting with Katie on the phone. I can’t wait to start this journey and be a part of a great community. –D’Ann Lorentzen Labor with Hope
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CAPPA Labor Doula Training Registration

After registering, you will receive an email confirmation along with important details about your training.

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POLICIES

I agree to the following policies:

  • I understand that I may not record the training workshop (audio or video).
  • I understand that I may not photograph any PowerPoint slides, training materials, certificates of completion, or any other intellectual property belonging to CAPPA or CAPPA Faculty.
  • I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute any materials in the training manual.
  • I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute any certification materials, other than for the purpose of fulfilling my certification requirements (i.e. copying the evaluation forms for my clients to fill out).
  • I may not reproduce, publish, photograph, share, email, or distribute any materials in the training hand outs or manual other than for the purpose of using them for my personal business as a labor or postpartum doula.
  • I may take photographs of CAPPA Faculty and the participants ONLY with the express permission of CAPPA Faculty and the participants.  I may not use these photographs for any purpose other than personal use. They may not be used for any advertising purpose, nor sold or transferred to any other party without the express permission of the parties in the photograph. CAPPA encourages you to share pictures of your training, keeping in mind that if another participant is in the picture, they must give permission AND no CAPPA Proprietary information can be shared.
  • Babies/children are not permitted at training.  Nursing babies are welcome during lunch.  Off-site childcare arrangements are the sole responsibility of the trainee.
  • I understand that this course is only one step in becoming a CAPPA Certified Doula.  There are several other steps that must be completed by the student after the training in order to be eligible for certification by CAPPA.
  • Certificate of training completion is given only if the entire training is attended, the Pre-Workshop Study Guide is completed, and training fees are paid in full. The study guide will be emailed to you after registering.
  • I understand that this workshop is only one step in becoming a CAPPA Certified Doula. There are several other steps that I must complete after the workshop in order to be eligible for certification by CAPPA.
  • I understand that I must enroll in CAPPA Academy, an online certification component, to complete my certification requirements, receive instruction on completing certification, download forms, and take my certification exams. Certification is not required by CAPPA to work as a doula.
  • I understand that should I choose to complete the certification process, I must be a CAPPA member. Membership can be purchased at www.cappa.net.
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