Perinatal Equity Advocate
Certification Program
Together we can transform healthcare systems for true elimination of racial and cultural inequities in pregnancy, postpartum and infant health.
Not Just Another Clinical Education Program
Nurturely’s curricula were designed with the latest research and cultural wisdom focused on preventing perinatal disparities by identifying the root causes of health inequities. We created the perinatal equity advocate certification program to equip you with the tools and the background knowledge and the skills to be able to not only provide care in your clinical or community or digital health setting, but also to advocate for transformative change.
Equitable Care
Preventing health disparities caused by racism and oppression in care systems
Accessible Lactation
Ensuring all parents are informed about human milk and are able to access it for their baby if they choose
Proactive Postpartum
Actively including partners, employers, and communities in ensuring the post-birth recovery
Confident Carrying
Documenting outcomes and supporting traditional practices like infant carrying as culturally-rooted health equity tools
Connected Cultures
Boldly communicating the connection between local and global and from big-picture injustices back to perinatal equity
Resilient Climates
Prioritizing pregnant and postpartum people in climate resilience and mitigation strategies
Who Is A Nurturely Perinatal Equity Advocate
YOU ARE...Because you are here.
This could be anyone working in direct clinical care, healthcare administration, community based care. If you care for your community. Be it through a digital health platform, or maybe out of your home or out of your car, however you are serving your community, we know that you are doing it in the best way possible, and we are here to provide that additional layer of support and skills and knowledge to take your work to the next level.
We know that you'll be an amazing advocate in this space and this certification program is for anyone who identifies with the need to truly transform our systems to be more equity centered and more prevention focused.
The Course Structure and Learning Mechanisms
Each course in the program uses a series of multimedia learning mechanisms to guide participants through background research, cultural and historical context, clinical and community-based care tools, and action items for advocacy. The program is self-paced and offers a range of learning avenues, including videos, interactive click-through modules, quizzes, hands-on practice, supplemental readings, and additional resources.
Register Today To Secure Your Spot
Join the program during any month that works best for you!
We believe that advocacy is essential for transforming healthcare systems and achieving equitable outcomes.
The program aims to build a world where wellness for infants and caregivers is a human right, not a privilege.
- Access to six courses which includes Confident Carrying and Accessible Lactation
- A live virtual guest speaker event/month
- Live virtual peer meet up/month
- Up to 2 CME/CEU credits/month
- 10 L-CERPS (if you complete the accessible lactation training)
- Fee waived for the Nurturely Seal of Perinatal Equity application
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the program! We are excited to have you on board as a partner in transforming healthcare systems and advocating for equity. Together, we can build a world where wellness for infants and caregivers is a human right.
The Perinatal Equity Advocate Certification Program is a self-paced digital course designed to equip participants with the tools, knowledge, and skills to advocate for transformative change in perinatal, postpartum, and infant healthcare systems. It goes beyond clinical care by incorporating advocacy for eliminating racial and cultural inequities in healthcare.
This program is designed for anyone involved in direct clinical care, healthcare administration, community-based care, or digital health platforms. If you're passionate about transforming healthcare systems to be more equity-centered and focused on prevention, this program is for you. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, administrator, or someone who serves your community in other ways, you are welcome.
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Unlike other programs that focus solely on clinical or community-based care tools, Nurturely’s certification program integrates advocacy into the curriculum. Participants will not only gain the skills needed to provide care but will also learn how to address the root causes of inequities in healthcare, using both historical context and cultural insights.
The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Anti-racism in perinatal care
- Equitable lactation
- Building resilience in the face of climate change
- Prevention-focused care
These topics are specifically chosen to address the core disparities seen in pregnancy, postpartum, and infant health.
After completing the certification, you will be equipped not only to provide high-quality care in clinical, community, or digital settings but also to advocate for transformative changes in perinatal, postpartum, and infant health systems. You will have the tools to address and eliminate racial and cultural inequities in healthcare.
The course uses multimedia learning mechanisms, including:
- Videos
- Interactive click-through modules
- Quizzes
- Hands-on practice
- Supplemental readings
This diversity allows participants to engage with the material in a way that suits their learning style, offering a customizable learning experience.
Nurturely’s curriculum is centered on anti-racism and multicultural inclusion, tackling the root causes of disparities in perinatal and infant care. The program integrates global community-based wisdom with the latest research to drive advocacy for systemic change.
Nurturely understands that everyone learns differently. The program offers a variety of learning tools, and participants are encouraged to engage with the content that aligns best with their style. Additional accommodations and resources can be provided upon request to ensure the material is accessible and engaging for all learners.
Nurturely believes that wellness for infants and caregivers should be a human right, not a privilege. Unfortunately, that is not the case in many healthcare systems today. Nurturely’s mission is to transform these systems, eliminate disparities, and ensure equitable outcomes for all. This certification program is a vital step in achieving that goal, and Nurturely is excited to have you as a partner in this work.