WELCOME TO LAMAZE
Lamaze is a non-profit organization, a trusted global leader, with a mission to advance safe and healthy pregnancy, birth and early parenting through evidence-based education and advocacy.
ABOUT LAMAZE
WHO WE ARE
Lamaze International is a non-profit organization, a trusted global leader, with a mission to advance safe and healthy pregnancy, birth and early parenting through evidence-based education and advocacy.
OUR VISION
To be the trusted global leader in ensuring all parents make confident and informed decisions with the support and resources to have safe, healthy births.
OUR GOAL
We want all parents to feel confident, supported and powerful as they ask questions, make decisions, and navigate their path through pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
LAMAZE KEY PILLARS
These three pillars define the core of who Lamaze is:
EVIDENCE-BASED | Lamaze education and practices are firmly grounded in the latest research. In everything we offer, we recommend the safest and healthiest options to parents without judgment.
RESPECTFUL | Everyone’s journey to parenthood is unique. We welcome and respect all individuals and families from every corner of the world. Regardless of expectations or values, we firmly believe that everyone benefits from an informed pregnancy and birth.
TRANSFORMATIVE | The journey from pregnancy to parenthood can be transformative for families. We want parents to feel confident asking questions and making informed decisions, and to feel comfortably able to take control of their personal journeys.
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WHY LAMAZE
The LCCE certification credential is internationally respected and the only childbirth educator program that has passed rigorous standards set by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Lamaze childbirth education professional training and continuing education programs meet the highest professional standards.
Over 94% of providers refer patients to a certified childbirth educator—consider recommending Lamaze, the only accredited childbirth education program.
PARTNER WITH LAMAZE
In addition to partnering with us by referring your patients to Lamaze educators in your area, you can also explore getting more involved with our organization through membership and/or certification.
BECOME A LAMAZE MEMBER
You can join Lamaze to get access to the latest information through continuing education opportunities, professional development resources and publications. Get the inside scoop and show your support for our not-for-profit organization advancing safe and healthy birth.
