A&V Academy for Maternal & Child Health

Train to care for every family.

Accredited, self-paced and live training for birth and health professionals, built by clinicians.

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★★★★★ 4.9/5 from learners Trusted by 1,000+ birth & health professionals CE hours availableRN & IBCLC-ledCertified MHFA instructors
Maternal health professional with a family
12,000+CE hours completed
98%would recommend

Recognized by the organizations that matter in maternal & child health

Mental Health First Aid USADONA-eligible CEIBCLC CERPsCHW Continuing EducationTrauma-informed careNonprofit leadershipCulturally responsive practiceLactation clinical skills
1,000+Professionals trained
25+Courses & programs
12,000+CE hours earned
98%Learner satisfaction
Who it's for

Built for the people who show up for families.

Grow a practice families trust.

  • Doula training from foundations to advanced support
  • Labor positions, comfort measures and advocacy
  • CE hours to keep your certification current
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Doula training
Programs

Find the training that moves you forward.

Start with a single course or go deep with a full studio.

Course

Doula Training

Everything you need to support birthing families with skill and heart.

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Course

Mastering the Latch

Clinical strategies for breastfeeding success, from assessment to solution.

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Course

Leadership Foundations

Build effective leaders in nonprofit and community health.

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Studio

CHW Studio

Training paths for community health workers, all in one place.

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Lactation
Studio

Lactation Studio

Clinical lactation education led by an IBCLC.

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Leadership
Studio

Leadership Studio

Grow the people who lead your programs and teams.

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Mental Health First Aid

Know what to say. Know what to do.

Certified, evidence-based training that prepares you to recognize and respond to a mental health crisis.

Next cohort
Perinatal MHFA · December 12
Live virtual cohort · $199
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Perinatal

Support parents through pregnancy and postpartum.

Adult

Help adults facing mental health or substance use challenges.

Teen

Teach teens to support their friends.

At Work

Build a workplace where people can speak up.
How it works

Start today. Certify on your schedule.

Choose your path

Pick a course, a studio or a live MHFA cohort.

Learn your way

Self-paced lessons on any device, plus live sessions when it matters.

Earn your credential

Finish, download your certificate and log your CE hours.

Why A&V

Training that feels like it was made for you.

Created by clinicians, not content farms

Every lesson is built by an RN and an IBCLC who still do this work every day.

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Practical from the first module

Short videos, real scenarios and tools you can use with families the same day.

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Trauma-informed and culturally responsive

Care that meets every family where they are, taught the same way.

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What learners say

Real skills. Real confidence.

“
The doula training gave me the confidence to launch my practice. I booked my first three clients the month I finished.
Jasmine R. · Birth doula, Atlanta
“
Mastering the Latch changed how I assess every feeding on our unit. It is the most practical CE I have taken.
Maria L., RN · Postpartum nurse
“
Perinatal MHFA taught me exactly what to say when a mom told me she wasn't okay. Every CHW should take it.
Denise W. · Community health worker
“
Ashley and Veronica teach like mentors, not lecturers. I felt seen as a professional and as a person.
Tanya B. · Lactation counselor
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We trained our whole home-visiting team in one cohort. The difference in how they handle hard conversations is clear.
Karen S. · Program director, community nonprofit
“
Leadership Foundations gave me a framework I use in every team meeting now. Short, clear and worth it.
Andre M. · Nonprofit manager
Ashley Green and Veronica Simpkins
Meet the founders

Two clinicians. One mission.

We built A&V to give birth and health professionals the training we wished we'd had: practical, respectful and rooted in real care.

Ashley GreenCo-founder · RN
Veronica SimpkinsCo-founder · IBCLC
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For organizations

Train your team together.

Hospitals, health departments and nonprofits use A&V to upskill their staff with one consistent standard of care.

  • Private cohorts, virtual or on-site
  • Group pricing for 5+ learners
  • Custom MHFA trainings
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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Most courses are self-paced, so you can start any time and learn on any device. Mental Health First Aid programs run as live cohorts on set dates.

Many of our courses include continuing education for doulas, lactation professionals and community health workers. Each course page lists exactly what it offers.

Access length is listed on each course page. You can revisit lessons as often as you need during that time.

Yes. When you complete a course you can download your certificate right away.

Yes. We offer group pricing and private cohorts. Send us an inquiry and we'll build a plan with you.

Your next certification starts today.

Join the professionals building safer, healthier starts for every family.

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