Research and resources for perinatal professionals.
December 15, 2016 | by: Molly Giammarco
Lamaze Internationals advocacy & government relations team has had a busy year with opportunities to engage payer groups, partner with stakeholders to promote mutual initiatives, and submit formal comments that support evidence-based childbirth education to several stakeholder & government groupss
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December 06, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
At the conference, the Lamaze International President's Award was awarded to the California Maternity Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC). This award is given annually at the discretion of the President to an individual or organization that embodies the spirit of the Lamaze mission and vision.
December 01, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
The Journal of Perinatal Childbirth Education's 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 birth professionals will find useful.
November 08, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Sharon Muza shares a wrap up of the 2016 Lamaze International Annual Conference and offers some of her experiences during both the plenary and concurrent sessions. If you were not able to attend either in person, or virtually, you will not want to miss this wrap up.
August 02, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
August 1-7th is World Breastfeeding Week and August is recognized in the US as National Breastfeeding Month. Breastfeeding is a normal event that follows pregnancy and birth. Childbirth educators play a key role in helping families to be ready and prepared for breastfeeding their baby.
July 21, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), 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, whose mission is to promote, support, and protect natural, safe, and healthy birth through education and advocacy.
July 12, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Meet the 2016 Annual Conference plenary speakers. Our first interview is with Debby Amis, RN, LCCE, FACCE who will be presenting a "Research Update for Childbirth Educators" on Friday afternoon. Here what Debby want's you to know about her upcoming presentation.
June 23, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
Many Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators mistakenly believe that they are not able to use the online classes offered by Lamaze International to their benefit. In fact, these can be a great way to add value to your class, increase the number of families you reach and make your teaching easier.
May 31, 2016 | by: Kim James, ICCE, LCCE, BDT(DONA)
I am both a doula & childbirth educator. The roles complement each other & the training & certification I received for both helps me excel in each role. But, Im exquisitely careful about maintaining my boundaries around providing informational support & education depending on what role I am in.
May 27, 2016 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), CLE
For 56 years, the words "Lamaze classes" have earned a special distinction synonymous with high-quality evidenced based childbirth education, and as LCCE educators there is value in claiming a connection to the Lamaze brand.
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