Scope of Practice
This certification is designed for professionals who provide non-clinical postpartum support to families after birth.
You can do
- Provide emotional support
- Offer non-clinical postpartum education
- Support newborn care routines
- Provide comfort measures
- Assist with feeding support within scope
- Help families understand recovery expectations
- Respect cultural postpartum traditions
- Refer to licensed professionals when needed
Cannot do
- Diagnose medical conditions
- Prescribe medication
- Perform clinical procedures
- Replace medical providers
- Make treatment decisions
- Handle medical emergencies alone
- Provide therapy or legal advice