Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
April 08, 2024 | by: Lamaze International Staff
Recognize Black Maternal Health Week with these Lamaze resources.
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April 01, 2024 | by: Naima Beckles, MA, LCCE, CD
Naima Beckles, MA, LCCE, CD, shares why she pursued the Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) certification, including her best advice for future LCCEs.
March 26, 2024 | by: Melissa DeFoor, Ph.D., RN, CLD, LCCE
Melissa DeFoor, Ph.D., RN, CLD, LCCE, shares why she pursued the Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) certification, including how her expertise empowers her students and communities.
February 15, 2024 | by: Ann-Marie J. Christian, MOM, IBCLC, RYT-200, ICCE, ICBD, IAT, Retired LLLL
Learn about the importance of consistency in education and messaging for the early success of the breast/chestfeeding dyad.
February 01, 2024 | by: Kathryn M. L. Konrad, Ph.D., RNC-OB, LCCE, FACCE
Take a look at the value of synergizing the efforts of doulas, nurses and childbirth educators to elevate maternal care in hospitals in this LamazeLIVE! 2024 preview.
January 25, 2024 | by: Cristina Alonso, DrPH, MPH, CPM
Get a glimpse at how communities all over the world are organizing for change to their perinatal health options and services with this LamazeLIVE! 2024 preview.
December 04, 2023 | by: Tanya Cawthorne, LCCE, FACCE, Lamaze International Immediate Past-President
November 15, 2023 | by: Silvia Quevedo, CAE, Executive Director, Lamaze International
October 26, 2023 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE
This month’s Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators’ teaching idea offers a fun opportunity for expectant families to consider and discuss what labor might be like for them. In addition to providing insight into their own expectations, it is an opportunity for a rich class discussion as well. Long time educator and author, Janelle Durham, originally shared this “Labor Words” idea on her website Transition to Parenthood. To find all of the Brilliant Activities for Birth Educator teaching ideas, follow this link.
October 18, 2023 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE
One of the valuable benefits for Lamaze International members is a subscription to Lamaze International's official journal - The Journal of Perinatal Childbirth Education (JPE), whose mission is to promote, support, and protect natural, safe, and healthy birth through education and advocacy. The journal publishes peer-reviewed articles and evidence-based, practical resources that childbirth educators and other health care professionals can use to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their care or teaching to prepare expectant parents for birth.
Consider joining Lamaze International to receive this member benefit along with other perks. There is value and benefit to all birth professionals. This quarter's publication is, as usual, chock full of useful information. Read the abstracts to find out what's inside.
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