Become a Certified Labor Doula: CAPPA Labor Doula Training in Honolulu, Hawaii
If you've ever felt called to support families through pregnancy and birth, this is your chance to take the first step. On October 17–18, 2026, Lorena Terán, CAPPA Faculty and founder of Babies Under My Wings, is leading a live, in-person CAPPA Labor Doula Certification Training in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Whether you're starting a new career, adding doula skills to work you already do in healthcare or wellness, or simply want to serve families in your community, this two-day training gives you the foundation to begin.
What Is a Labor Doula?
A labor doula, also called a birth doula, provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to families before, during, and just after birth. Doulas don't provide medical care. Instead, they focus on comfort, encouragement, and helping families understand their options so they feel confident and supported.
CAPPA uses the term "labor doula," and its certification prepares you to support families from pregnancy through labor and into the first hours after birth, whether they give birth at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital.
Training Details
Course: CAPPA Labor Doula Certification Course
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM HST
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (in person)
Trainer: Lorena Terán, CAPPA Faculty
What's Included
When you register, you get:
The CAPPA Labor Doula live training with Lorena
The CAPPA Labor Doula course and certification process
A private online community for labor doulas
A 24/7 private chat channel facilitated by your trainer
Free attendance at refresher live trainings for one year after you register
What You'll Learn
The CAPPA Labor Doula training is an 18-hour course that covers the core skills of professional labor support, including:
The role of a doula and the doula's scope of practice
Comfort measures like positioning, breathing, massage, and counter-pressure
Emotional support and helping families feel safe and confident
Supporting partners and helping them take part in the birth
Sharing evidence-based information so families can make informed decisions
Communicating with care teams and supporting families' preferences
Getting started as a professional doula
Meet Your Trainer: Lorena Terán
Lorena Terán is the founder of Babies Under My Wings, a family-owned doula practice based in Colorado that supports families in person and around the world, in English and Spanish. She is a CAPPA Certified Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Childbirth Educator, a Certified Lactation Counselor, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, and an infant sleep coach, and she serves as CAPPA Faculty for labor doula training.
With more than 35 years of experience working with babies and families, Lorena brings real-world knowledge, warmth, and practical skills to every training. She has supported families across the United States, including Hawaii, and in Central America, the Caribbean, and Iceland.
How CAPPA Certification Works
This training is the first big step toward becoming a CAPPA Certified Labor Doula (CLD). Here's how the path works:
Be at least 18 years old and a CAPPA member. If you're not a member yet, you can add membership when you register.
Attend the live training. You'll receive the CAPPA Labor Doula Training Manual.
Complete your certification steps. After training, you'll enroll in CAPPA Academy, read the manual and required reading list, and complete the remaining requirements. You have two years to finish.
Why Train with CAPPA?
CAPPA has been training and certifying perinatal professionals since 1998, including doulas, childbirth educators, and lactation educators. CAPPA trainers follow a standardized curriculum, so you receive consistent, high-quality training wherever you learn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience to become a doula?No. The training is designed for beginners as well as people already working with families. All you need is a desire to support families through birth.
Do I need to be a CAPPA member?Yes, an active CAPPA membership is required for certification. If you're not a member yet, add the membership at checkout. Existing members don't need to add it again.
Is this training only for people who live in Hawaii?No. Anyone can attend, and it's a great opportunity for doulas-to-be across the islands and beyond.
Can I work as a doula outside Hawaii after this training?Yes. CAPPA is an international certification organization, so your training and certification aren't tied to one state.
Reserve Your Spot
If you've been waiting for a sign to start your doula journey, this is it. Join Lorena in Honolulu on October 17–18, 2026, and take your first step toward becoming a CAPPA Certified Labor Doula.
Have questions about the training? Contact Babies Under My Wings at lorenateran@babiesundermywings.com, or message us on WhatsApp at 970-291-5874.
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