CAPPA Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
Wellness and Fitness ServicesGeorgia, United States11-50 Employees
CAPPA Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association operates within the wellness and fitness services sector, focusing on education and certification for perinatal professionals. The organization trains and certifies individuals in five pathways—labor doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation educator, and infant and family educator—aiming to empower families with knowledge and support across pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Its approach emphasizes compassionate, nonjudgmental care and a community-oriented model that offers ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, including career coaching, town halls, and a directory connecting members with families. Based in the Atlanta metro area (Hochs ton, Georgia), CAPPA has developed a training program delivered through live virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats across North America, positioning itself as a long-standing resource for hospitals, universities, and organizations seeking to establish or strengthen perinatal training programs. The organization has nearly three decades of experience and serves a diverse range of clients, including health systems, educational institutions, and maternal health organizations.