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We are experts in the childbirth profession. On this page you will find posts that give you valuable information and ...
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CPI Doula Course Brochure

Childbirth Professionals International has updated the doula course brochure. We love answering questions...contact us (click) if you have any about ...
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Using a Rebozo for Birth Archive

The following rebozo posters are for reference and were previously available for purchase, but are currently out of print. Rebozo ...
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Successfully breastfeeding baby past one

Please find these resources for long-term or extended breastfeeding.  History and research shows that not only have children always breastfed ...
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Facts about having a Big Baby…

One of the top fears for women having a baby today, besides the pain is that their babies will be ...
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Toolkit to Change Disrespect and Abuse in Prenatal & Maternity Care

#metoo is the voiceless finding voice, finally! Yet, what about countless women who are abused while receiving prenatal and maternity ...
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Top Free Birth Class Handouts

Childbirth educators, doulas, nurses, midwives, and other birth professionals can share the following handouts, worksheets, and resources for teaching birth ...
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Demand for Birth Doulas increasing

Evidence shows that doulas improve childbirth outcomes: a lot. Women that use doulas have higher birth weight babies, have less ...
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SJGH Labor Support Techniques Workshop

Resource Articles AWOHNN position statement https://www.jognn.org/article/S0884-2175(17)30482-3/pdf A New Way to Assess Pain in Laboring Women: Replacing the Rating Scale With ...
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Certified CPI Birth Professionals in China

Certified Birth Doulas 生育教育者 Professionals who successfully passed the program training requirements for certification lasting 4 years. Table Table Table Table ...
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10 Ways to support World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7

Breastfeeding is important! This first week of August is the opportunity to up the awareness of the power, necessity, and ...
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Childbirth Online Continuing Education

CPI offers online learning opportunities awarding contact hours and nursing CEUs for members/nonmembers needing to renew their certifications as doulas, ...
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Midwifery Podcast

This page an ongoing conversation about midwifery and the historical, social, economic, and political aspects. Midwifery and quality care: findings ...
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Educating midwives in America improves birth outcomes

Medical evidence and research studies demonstrates that midwifery care would significantly increase birth outcomes for women in the United States ...
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Labor Practice Handout for Birth Class

The following handout is available for use to help pregnant women and their support person prepare for labor. It has ...
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Midwifery Schools in California

This post will be updated with information as we research and discover more. The information listed should be verified by ...
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