Welcome to CAPEA
Welcome to CAPEA – Childbirth and Parenting Educators of Australia. We are a voluntary, professional association supporting Australian childbirth and parenting educators from diverse backgrounds as they strive to provide high-quality, accessible, and responsive education to women and their families during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Our vision is clear: “Every Family Thriving”. We support educators to feel empowered through structured training, resources, and professional development, enabling them to positively impact Australian families
Our members come from diverse professional backgrounds across Australia, including but not limited to midwives, child and family health nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, independent educators, doulas, social workers, psychologists, yoga, Calmbirth® and Hypnobirthing practitioners, and general practitioners.
Our Offerings
- National Standards
- Structured Training and Professional Development
- Certification Services
- Networking and Community Membership
- Evidence-Based Resources and Research
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Psychological distress during pregnancy such as anxiety, depression, and fear of childbirth can impact both maternal health and birth outcomes. Emerging evidence shows that midwifery-led care, with its focus on education and psychosocial support, may help improve maternal mental health and birth experiences. But current clinical trial findings remain mixed, highlighting the need for stronger, more consistent research.
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Breastfeeding is a powerful foundation for infant and maternal health but families need sustainable support to make it possible. World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action 2025 call urges investing in strong systems that protect, promote and support breastfeeding, from peer educators to safe options for mums with low milk supply, including wet nursing, informed milk sharing and donor human milk.
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(PDF) Wet Nursing and Human Milk Sharing: Reviving Sustainable Systems to Prioritise Breastfeeding
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PDF | The 2025 call of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is to prioritise breastfeeding through creating sustainable support systems.... | Find, read and cite all the research you nee...
From pre-conception planning and switching to new diabetes tech, to partner support, the highs and challenges of pregnancy, changing insulin needs, birth, breastfeeding and more. Read some real stories offering a powerful window into what pregnancy is really like for people living with type 1 diabetes.
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Pregnancy and type 1 diabetes: mums share their stories - Breakthrough T1D
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Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? Download our FREE guide to learn the basics of this life-changing condition.