Lamaze International maintains a robust collection of publications dedicated to informing the birth community and advancing normal birth.
Lamaze Bookstore & Media Center
The Lamaze International online Bookstore & Media Center contains a collection of hard-to-find childbirth educator resources, including books, pamphlets, guides, videos and music on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, childbirth education and parenting. The bookstore also offers a special section for Spanish-language resources. Childbirth educators can find special bulk pricing on items useful for class instruction, including The Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence. Lamaze members receive preferred pricing on all items in the Bookstore & Media Center.
Lamaze: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
Lamaze: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, Lamaze International's new magazine for expectant families, is written exclusively by health professionals to help expectant parents build confidence for a normal and healthy pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. It is published in both English and Spanish and distributed free of charge to expectant families in their childbirth education classes. Childbirth educators and health professionals can register online to continue receiving this valuable consumer education publication.
The Official Lamaze®Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence
The Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence is the first and only pregnancy and childbirth guide endorsed by Lamaze International. The book presents childbirth as a normal, healthy process instead of an experience fraught with danger, and helps expectant parents make informed choices that result in healthy, happy, safe and fulfilling births. The Official Lamaze Guide can be purchased at most retail bookstores and is available for online purchase at the Lamaze Bookstore & Media Center. Bulk discounts are available.
The Journal of Perinatal Education
Published quarterly, The Journal of Perinatal Education (JPE) is the leading peer-reviewed journal for childbirth educators. Through evidence-based articles, the JPE informs educators about research and its implications for practice. The JPE is for readers who provide education in the areas of childbirth, pregnancy, breastfeeding, neonatal care, postpartum, early parenting and young family development. Subscriptions to the JPE are free to Lamaze members, or are available separately for nonmembers.
Genesis
Genesis is the official Lamaze member e-newsletter. Produced quarterly, Genesis provides members with the latest developments on normal birth, teaching tips, ideas for increasing attendance in their classes, advocacy information, event schedules, member updates and important deadlines. Current and past issues are available in the members' only section.
e-News
Lamaze e-News is a free monthly e-newsletter intended for parents, childbirth educators, health professionals and birth advocates. Included in it is breaking birth news, research highlights, information on upcoming events, and tips for parents and educators. Click here to receive a free subscription to e-News.
Lamaze International 2008 Annual Conference - Audio-recording
Tapes from the 2008 Annual Conference are available for purchase. Visit the Network Communications Web site, download an order form, and place your order directly with the company.