PROGRAMS THAT OFFER TRAINING AND/OR CERTIFICATION FOR A VARIETY OF SPECIALTIES INCLUDING CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS, DOULAS, LACTATION CONSULTANTS AND MIDWIFERY:
Birth Arts International offers training via flexible, evidence based education programs for dynamic birth doulas, postpartum doulas, childbirth educators, midwife's assistants and breastfeeding educators, in. They provide a mentoring student support network through workshops, home study programs, and online programs and discussion groups. They value student connection and being available for students in the ways that make BAI students successful care providers. Birth Arts International provides continuing education for doulas to deepen their knowledge and support their practice. See www.birtharts.com.
Birthworks is the sister organization of the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN). It’s strength is the specific preparation of childbirth educators and doulas to assist in preventing women from having unnecessary primary Cesarean surgeries and to support them in having a yoni (vaginal) birth after Cesearean.
Visit www.birthworks.org.
Childbirth International offers a Diploma in childbirth education, which is, according to their website, the most comprehensive childbirth education training course available by flexible learning. They prepare you to teach childbirth classes for any birth setting (home, birth center or hospital), thus enabling your clients to make informed choices and achieve the births that they want. Childbirth International also has training for those wishing to become a postpartum doula or breastfeeding counselor. They have students in 78 countries across the world and in all 50 US states. Visit them at www.childbirthinternational.com.
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), states that they are the world’s largest childbirth education organization. For over a decade, their mission has been to offer comprehensive, evidence-based education, certification, professional membership and training to childbirth educators, lactation educators, labor doulas, antepartum doulas and postpartum doulas on a worldwide scale. CAPPA provides new and expectant families access to these professionals on their website. CAPPA certified professionals aim to facilitate empowerment, connection, and self-advocacy in families from pre-conception through early parenthood. Their web address is www.cappa.net.
DONA (Doulas of North America) is a national US organization that trains and certifies doulas. Doulas provide emotional support and physical assistance during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Visit them at www.dona.org.
ICEA (International Childbirth Educators Association) offers training and certification for the following credentials: childbirth educator, physical fitness educator, birth and postpartum doula, as well as a book catalogue and a newsletter. They can be found at www.icea.org.
Lamaze was the first childbirth education organization in the United States. They are still active and can be reached at www.lamaze.org. Lamaze training has historically been oriented toward hospital birth however today their philosophy statement reads: "birth may safely take place in hospitals. birth centers and homes." Huraay!
Midwife To Be is the on-line training program offered by Lisa Amam, which has been birthing Midwives since 1986. It now uses Moodle for the 60+ tests given and as a way to upload projects, study hrs and network with other students. It is a low cost pay as you go school that is affordable to everyone.Optional 3rd world clinical trips, skills weekend and accountability options are also offered. Visit their webisite at www.midwifetobe.com.
Passion for Birth offers childbirth educator training and strives to stamp out boring and ineffective classes. Their dynamic program prepares you to take the Lamaze International certification exam. Their site is located at www.passionforbirth.com.
Reproductive Health Online (Reproline) is a website tailored to the daily needs of ReproNet members, who comprise JHPIEGO's international network of family planning and reproductive health trainers and faculty. They provide tools and training forums for family planning service providers. In addition they provide ways for visitors to keep abreast of changes in training philosophies and technologies such as contraceptive technology updates, ready-to-use training materials and tips and well as other services. They can be reached at www.reprolineplus.org.
The Simkin Center at Bastyr University (a natural health educational institution) offers comprehensive education for childbirth educators, birth and postpartum doulas, as well as for breastfeeding and lactation counselors. They have both on-line and on-site learning opportunities. Visit them at www.bastyr.edu/simkin-center.
Waterbirth International offers the most complete waterbirth resource on the internet. They offer waterbirth certification training as well as selling equipment and other products of interest to midwives attending waterbirths and free practitioner referrals throughout the United States. They can be reached at www.waterbirth.org.
Birthworks is the sister organization of the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN). It’s strength is the specific preparation of childbirth educators and doulas to assist in preventing women from having unnecessary primary Cesarean surgeries and to support them in having a yoni (vaginal) birth after Cesearean.
Visit www.birthworks.org.
Childbirth International offers a Diploma in childbirth education, which is, according to their website, the most comprehensive childbirth education training course available by flexible learning. They prepare you to teach childbirth classes for any birth setting (home, birth center or hospital), thus enabling your clients to make informed choices and achieve the births that they want. Childbirth International also has training for those wishing to become a postpartum doula or breastfeeding counselor. They have students in 78 countries across the world and in all 50 US states. Visit them at www.childbirthinternational.com.
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), states that they are the world’s largest childbirth education organization. For over a decade, their mission has been to offer comprehensive, evidence-based education, certification, professional membership and training to childbirth educators, lactation educators, labor doulas, antepartum doulas and postpartum doulas on a worldwide scale. CAPPA provides new and expectant families access to these professionals on their website. CAPPA certified professionals aim to facilitate empowerment, connection, and self-advocacy in families from pre-conception through early parenthood. Their web address is www.cappa.net.
DONA (Doulas of North America) is a national US organization that trains and certifies doulas. Doulas provide emotional support and physical assistance during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Visit them at www.dona.org.
ICEA (International Childbirth Educators Association) offers training and certification for the following credentials: childbirth educator, physical fitness educator, birth and postpartum doula, as well as a book catalogue and a newsletter. They can be found at www.icea.org.
Lamaze was the first childbirth education organization in the United States. They are still active and can be reached at www.lamaze.org. Lamaze training has historically been oriented toward hospital birth however today their philosophy statement reads: "birth may safely take place in hospitals. birth centers and homes." Huraay!
Midwife To Be is the on-line training program offered by Lisa Amam, which has been birthing Midwives since 1986. It now uses Moodle for the 60+ tests given and as a way to upload projects, study hrs and network with other students. It is a low cost pay as you go school that is affordable to everyone.Optional 3rd world clinical trips, skills weekend and accountability options are also offered. Visit their webisite at www.midwifetobe.com.
Passion for Birth offers childbirth educator training and strives to stamp out boring and ineffective classes. Their dynamic program prepares you to take the Lamaze International certification exam. Their site is located at www.passionforbirth.com.
Reproductive Health Online (Reproline) is a website tailored to the daily needs of ReproNet members, who comprise JHPIEGO's international network of family planning and reproductive health trainers and faculty. They provide tools and training forums for family planning service providers. In addition they provide ways for visitors to keep abreast of changes in training philosophies and technologies such as contraceptive technology updates, ready-to-use training materials and tips and well as other services. They can be reached at www.reprolineplus.org.
The Simkin Center at Bastyr University (a natural health educational institution) offers comprehensive education for childbirth educators, birth and postpartum doulas, as well as for breastfeeding and lactation counselors. They have both on-line and on-site learning opportunities. Visit them at www.bastyr.edu/simkin-center.
Waterbirth International offers the most complete waterbirth resource on the internet. They offer waterbirth certification training as well as selling equipment and other products of interest to midwives attending waterbirths and free practitioner referrals throughout the United States. They can be reached at www.waterbirth.org.