Training &
Professional Development

Building Knowledge. Strengthening Skills. Supporting Families.

Before & After provides educational training designed to equip birthworkers, community professionals, organizations, and individuals with practical maternal-health knowledge and skills.

Featured Training

Certified Labor/Postpartum Doula Training

A comprehensive training experience designed to prepare participants to provide informed, compassionate support for families during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period.

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Training Topics May Include

• Role of the doula

• Newborn adjustment

• Pregnancy & prenatal education

• Breastfeeding/chestfeeding support

• Labor and birth

• Maternal mental-health awareness

• Comfort measures

• Cultural responsiveness

• Communication & advocacy

• Community resources

• Birth preferences

• Professional boundaries

• Partner support

• Documentation

• Postpartum recovery

• Ethics and professionalism

Childbirth Educator Training

Build your skills as a childbirth educator and community maternal-health educator through our specialized professional development program.

Organizational Training

Customized training for hospitals, community organizations, nonprofits, and Healthy Start programs to improve family outcomes.