Lamaze International offers three flexible pathways to certification, making certification accessible and achievable for experienced childbirth educators; health professionals, such as doulas, nurses and midwives; and those new to childbirth education to enroll in a Lamaze Childbirth Educator Program or to attend a training seminar.

Lamaze International will be with you each step of the way offering a education resources, including the Lamaze Study Guide and Online Exam Prep. Course.

Step 1: Choose a Lamaze Pathway to Certification:

Pathway 1: You Are New to the Childbirth Education Field
Pathway 2: You Are an Experienced Childbirth Educator
Pathway 3: You Are a Midwife or Midwifery Student

Step 2: Find out More About Lamaze Education Resources to Support Certification

• Lamaze Study Guide
• Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator Exam Prep. Course
• Recommended Reading List
• Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator Exam

Step 3: Find a Lamaze Accredited Childbirth Educator Training Seminar

Step 4: Register to Attend a Lamaze Accredited Childbirth Educator Training Seminar