Host a Lamaze Specialty Workshop

Hosting a workshop is an easy way to provide high quality continuing education for childbirth educators, labor nurses, doulas and other maternal-child health professionals.

Contribute to Genesis or eNews

Lamaze is currently accepting content for upcoming issues of Genesis, our quarterly e-newsletter for members, and for eNews, our free bi-monthly e-newsletter for parents, childbirth educators, health professionals and birth advocates. Writing for Genesis and eNews is your chance to reach thousands of colleagues in the birth community with your tips and success stories!

If you would like to make a contribution to the next issue of Genesis or eNews, read more about Lamaze publications online. Please send submissions of 100 words or less to editor@lamaze.org.

Join the Membership Committee

• Gather input on member engagement, recruitment and retention efforts
• Assess value of current and proposed member benefits
• Review membership trends and recommend ways to invigorate and grow membership

If you are interested, please send your name, contact information and CV to membership@lamaze.org.

Certification Exam Item Writing

LCCE Educators interested in contributing to the exam writing process are welcome to submit items to the Certification Council for review. Educators who submit 10 questions can earn up to 10 alternate credit hours toward their recertification. Download printer-friendly instructions and the Item Writing Submission Form to get started. Submit your questions today!

Join the Contact Hour Committee

Contact Hour Review and Approval Sub-Committee: Reviews contact hour applications submitted by outside organizations requesting Lamaze contact hours

Independent Study Development Sub-Committee: Writes homestudies based on articles from the Journal of Perinatal Education and sessions at the Lamaze International Annual Conference

Additional benefits to serving on the Contact Hour Committee include:

• Exploring the depth of your Lamaze International membership
• Collaborating with Lamaze International members from across the country
• Enhancing your professional career with the acquisition of knowledge of the contact hour award process
• Reviewing workshops offered and learning about exciting programs you can attend
• Earning alternative credit for recertification as a working member of one of the sub-committees

If you are interested in working on these initiatives, please send your name, contact information, sub-committee preference and CV to education@lamaze.org.

Become a Candidate Coordinator

Candidate Coordinators are local volunteers who:

• Promote membership, certification and active participation in Lamaze International
• Recruit, mentor, and encourage new educators
• Facilitate birth and class observations for candidates; support student teaching and finding candidate resources
• Support and promote continuing education opportunities (Lamaze programs and seminars) in their area
• Encourage facilities and independent groups to seek recognition as Lamaze Approved Providers

If you are interested in becoming a Candidate Coordinator, learn more about the responsibilities and download the Candidate Coordinator Application Form.

Call for Nominations: Board of Directors

Each winter the Lamaze Search Committee seeks qualified, active, involved and caring members to run for elected office. The deadline for nominations for the 2008-2009 Board of Directors has passed. Please check back next year for the announcement of the 2009-2010 Call for Nominations.

The Journal of Perinatal Education Book Reviewer