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Everyone’s journey to parenthood is unique. We welcome and respect all families.
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The Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices are based upon the most recent, evidence-based research. They are recommendations to help ease the birthing process and instill confidence. While some may have unique circumstances, all parents can benefit from understanding the options and information available to them.
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LamazeLIVE! in Pittsburgh, April 11–13
Attention childbirth educators: Plan to join us for a conference reimagined! At LamazeLIVE! you will learn and brainstorm with experts in an innovative, interactive environment.
Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
Updating a classic academic text might be overwhelming for some, but the collaboration of three generations of anthropologists who focus their research on reproduction and childbirth makes Birth in Eight Cultures not only an important contribution to anthropology but also for anyone wanting to better understand what really shapes birth practices. Hillary Melchiors reviews this newly published study of birth around the world and shares why any perinatal professional would want to read this new book.
Trusted resources, stories and answers for parents.
April is Cesarean Awareness Month -- a time dedicated to sharing information and statistics on c-section, as well as lived experiences from people who have had a cesarean. The following quotes were given, with permission to reprint, in response to the question, "What surprised you most about cesarean?" Everyone's experience and reaction to birth is unique -- what's scary and upsetting to one could be joyful and easy to another. There's no one right response, feeling, choice, or opinion.
Rebekah Otto, Editor-in-Chief, Babylist, took an online class from Lamaze during her second pregnancy. Read her VBAC birth story.
Rebekah, Oakland
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