Hello! I live in Maryland and have three wonderful children and wish to become a Doula. My problem is trying to decide between DONA and CAPPA. I am leaning more towards CAPPA.

I want to become a member ASAP, but do not know which one to go with.

Any thoughts? Opinions on either? It would mean A LOT to me. THANK Y)OU!!!

Liz

-- Elizabeth Seibert (Kitteno69o@aol.com), September 14, 2002

Answers

Hi Liz,

As a DONA-certified doula, I was more than happy with my training and the certification process in general. (At least up until the end when it took forever for the person processing my paperwork to finish!). However, as the state representative for CAPPA, I've been blown over by the positive support offered by this organization. Their certification program is also very good and very affordable. If you would like more information about any of their programs, email me at DoulaCindy@CHesapeakeBirthCompanions.com and I'd be happy to elaborate!

Cindy

-- Cindy Sauerwein (DoulaCindy@chesapeakebirthcompanions.com), September 21, 2002.

Thanks Cindy! I have decided to go with CAPPA. Liz

-- Elizabeth Seibert (Kitteno69o@aol.com), September 27, 2002.

Not to make life more difficult, but have you heard of ALACE? www.alace.org. It is a wonderful organization based in Cambridge, MA but they hold trainings all over the country as well.

-- Jenni (jossa@newmuse.com), August 19, 2003.