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  • Postcards - Birth and Breastfeeding Art available from CAPERS

    18 February 2012

    Postcards - Birth and Breastfeeding Art available from CAPERS Read more

  • Free VHS Videos

    17 February 2012

    We are having a cleanout and we have some VHS videos to pass on to anyone who can still use them (as VHS, converting them to DVD is a breach of copyright). See the blog for information of available DVDs. Read more

  • The IBLCE Exam and Breastfeeding Books

    13 January 2012

    The IBLCE was formed in 1985, and the first exam was held that year. The IBLCE developed competencies and scope of practice for lactation consultants. In preparing for the IBLCE exam, prospective candidates are looking for advice on which breastfeeding books to study. With our experience in supporting exam candidates over 20 years, we have knowledge and experience enabling us to provide advice on the best breastfeeding books to cover the exam blueprint. We also provide education for candidates Read more

  • Forthcoming Events 2012-2013

    27 September 2011

    CAPERS events for 2012 include these workshops: The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine - pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period; Breastfeeding one and two day workshops with Dr Alison Barrett and Carol Bartle (the 2-day include IBLCE exam practice); Authentic Midwifery and Decision-making for Midwives with Dr Sara Wickham, and workshops for midwives, childbirth educators and doulas with Teri Shilling. Read more

  • Our new Website - A Simple Guide

    4 August 2011

    We have recently launched our new website and it has many new features including the opportunity to become a Member for simpler shopping, access to past invoices and special offers through our member eNewsletter. Here's a simple guide to how the new website works and particularly how to use the new Members feature. If you need any more help, just give us a call. Read more

  • Jan's Diary: The Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital

    17 February 2010

    This week Jan attended a Zonta International meeting and picked up a newsletter from the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital. Read more

We specialise in books and other resources on women’s health issues, pregnancy and childbirth, fertility issues, midwifery, breastfeeding, parenting, and grief and loss. We also provide educational seminars and conferences for health professionals, primarily midwives, lactation consultants and childbirth educators.

CAPERS Bookstore was established in 1988. We launched our website in March 2001 and we have also had shopfronts in various locations over the years. Since January 2008 our office has been based in Melbourne and we are currently only mail-order and online.

CAPERS Bookstore is run by Jan and Sarah Cornfoot. Jan started the business in 1988 after many years of volunteer work with local, national and international consumer advocacy and support groups since the birth of her first child in 1975.

CAPERS provides quality resources that assist women and families in making informed choices in their pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting. We also provide a selection of textbooks and educational events for midwives, lactation consultants and other health professionals, and teaching resources for childbirth and parenting education. CAPERS also sells gifts, novels and biographies of interest to midwives and other health professionals. Finally, our CAPERS for Children section includes special gifts and books for children, and particularly books for children on pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding, and grief and loss.

We are selective in the items that we sell and take pride in our knowledge of our products. We are always happy to help with further information or suggestions – just call the office Monday to Friday or email us from the Contact Us page at anytime.

Sarah & Jan Cornfoot, CAPERS Bookstore