Calling all perinatal professionals looking to elevate their business! Join our three-session workshop happening on Thursday, Dec. 5 at noon EST. "From Vision to Visibility: Growing Your Birth Business" is designed to help you grow your client base, create sustainable practices, and master social media marketing. Hurry! The early bird rate is valid through Friday, November 22. Learn more and register now.

In the latest episode of The Lamaze Podcast, host Joy Skow, CD, LCCE, chats with Dr. Shane Becker and Dr. Nikki Capasso-Boland, two chiropractors with a passion for supporting families through pregnancy and beyond. Listen now and discover the benefits of chiropractic care before, during, and after pregnancy. Learn how chiropractors can play a vital role in a family’s birth team, offering care that supports both parents and babies from the delivery day and beyond. Link in bio!

Exciting news! Our Lamaze website just got a major refresh! 🖥️ Our newly designed homepage is modern, vibrant, and easier to navigate—creating a more welcoming space for our community of childbirth educators and parents. With streamlined menus and dedicated sections, finding resources is now simpler than ever. Whether you're a perinatal professional looking for tools and certification info or a parent exploring birth resources, the new layout is tailored for you. Check it out! Link in bio!

#WednesdayWisdom In this Journal of Perinatal Education article, the authors dive into groundbreaking methods for supporting breastfeeding success, including a fresh approach called HypnoBreastfeeding. This article highlights how HypnoBreastfeeding—a philosophy focused on relaxation and mental preparation—could change the way we think about breastfeeding support. Read more in the link in bio.

Last chance to register for tomorrow's webinar! Join presenter Amrita Desai, IBCLC, MSc Health Sciences (Nutrition & Dietetics), as she shares practical tips to help build milk supply, ensuring the baby receives Mother's Own Milk (MOM) during their hospital stay and beyond. This is also your last chance to score 30% off the price of this webinar by using code 30OFF at checkout. Link in bio!

Interested in presenting a Lamaze webinar in 2025? 🖥️ Share your expertise with our community of Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators on topics like pregnancy, birth, early parenting, and education! Applications are open through November 30, 2024. Our Continuing Education Committee will select presenters based on alignment with Lamaze's mission, application quality, learning objectives, and your ability to broaden attendees’ perspectives. Check out our link in bio to learn more and apply today.

Check out our latest Connecting the Dots article, where Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator Jamie Wasson, LCCE, CD(DONA), ATR-BC, LPC, shares how breathing techniques can make a real difference during labor. 🧘‍♀️ Learn more about how these practices can help you feel more confident, calm and energized when the big moment arrives!

#WednesdayWisdom We are proud to share that our Lamaze Executive Director, Silvia Quevedo, MS, CCC-SLP, CAE, was featured in the latest issue of The Journal of Perinatal Education! In this article, Silvia showcases the history of Lamaze as an organization at the forefront of maternal infant health. Read now. Link in bio!

November is #PrematurityAwarenessMonth, a time to recognize the strength and resilience of families facing the challenges of preterm birth. Whether your journey with a preemie is just beginning or has shaped your family’s story, Lamaze is here for you. In honor of this month's observance and beyond, explore our resources on navigating preterm birth, building support, and finding community with other parents. Read our resources in our link in bio.

Kick-off November with BIG savings at the Lamaze Learning Center! 🎉 From November 4-8 only, score a 40% discount on select education products before they’re gone for good! Use code LastChance at checkout to save on the following courses: - Making the Case to Weave Environmental Justice into Maternal Health Advocacy - Lamaze Advocacy with the International Childbirth Initiative (ICI) - Preparing the Next Generation of Perinatal Professionals through Service Learning - Advocacy through Equitable Access to Evidence-Based Information: A Case Study in the Role of BirthKuwait Influencing Birth Culture in Kuwait and the GCC - What Language, Please? Navigating Telehealth During COVID at a Community Health Center: Lessons Learned and Implications for the Future - Virtual Reality and Childbirth Education - Perinatal Health and the Opioid Epidemic: What Birth Workers Need to Know - Advocacy in Action: Lamaze Education as Part of High Value Maternity Care Get ready to learn and save/ Link in bio!

Lamaze is thrilled to announce a new opportunity to help perinatal professionals stay on top of continuing education! 🎉 Introducing our Lamaze Education Access Pass — offering access to over 70 quality courses, live webinars, cutting-edge insights, and CE credits, all at one affordable price. This offering is specifically designed for perinatal professionals wanting to participate in 5 or more hours of Continuing Education in 2024 or 2025. Purchase today and you'll receive the last two months of 2024 for free! Link in bio to learn more.

Need some recommendations on what episode from the Lamaze podcast season 4 you should listen to today? We've got you! Check out Part 2 of “From Pregnancy to Menopause", where host Robin Douthit, LCCE, CD(DONA), CLC, MA, discusses with Chantal Traub, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and wellness coach the often-overlooked topic of menopause. But don't just take our word for it! This episode is getting a lot of positive feedback from our listeners! Listen now in the link in bio!

Don't forget to register for our upcoming webinar "Initiating, Establishing, and Maintaining Milk Supply in Mothers of Preterm Babies" on Wednesday, November 13 at 9 a.m. ET. Presenter Amrita Desai, IBCLC, MSc Health Sciences (Nutrition & Dietetics) will share practical tips to help build milk supply, ensuring the baby receives Mother's Own Milk (MOM) during their hospital stay and beyond. Register now and take 30% off the price of this webinar by using code 30OFF at checkout before Wednesday, November 13. Link in bio!

Pregnancy loss touches many lives, and it’s important to have support through this difficult moment of your life. In our on-demand session, "Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss," Naima Beckles, MA, LCCE, CD, and Lamaze Founding Director, dives deep into: - The latest statistics on perinatal loss - How systemic racism affects Black Birthgivers - Meaningful ways to honor and acknowledge loss If you've been impacted or want to understand more about this topic, this session is for you. Purchase and watch now. Link in bio!

New podcast episode alert!🎙️ In this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, host Tanya Cawthorne, LCCE, FACCE, sits down with Dr. Hazel Keedle, Ph.D. Dr. Keedle shares insights from over 20 years in the field, discussing her research on vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), birth trauma, and maternity experiences. Tune in and learn more about her journey to earning her Ph.D. and writing her book, while offering accessible advice for women seeking VBAC. Link in bio!

The latest (and final) part of the 4-part research from Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator Jennifer Vanderlaan, Ph.D., MPH, CNM reveals that many moms-to-be are missing key information about labor interventions like induction, epidurals, and C-sections. Almost half of the women surveyed said they didn’t know how these interventions might affect them, and many felt they couldn’t fully participate in making decisions about their care. Understanding your options can help you feel empowered and prepared, especially in high-risk pregnancies. Learn more about these findings and how they can help you take charge of your birth plan. Read the full study in the link in bio!

Preterm births are on the rise worldwide, and while we know how crucial breast milk is for newborns—especially preemies—many mothers face challenges with milk production. Prematurity is one of the most common reasons for lactation difficulties in mother-baby pairs. Save the date and join Amrita Desai, IBCLC, MSc Health Sciences (Nutrition & Dietetics) as she shares practical tips to help build milk supply step-by-step, ensuring the baby receives Mother's Own Milk (MOM) during their hospital stay and beyond. 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 13 🕒 Time: 9 a.m. ET 💻 Register now and take 30% off the price of this webinar by using code 30OFF at checkout before Wednesday, November 13. Link in bio!

Experiencing the loss of a pregnancy can be one of the most difficult things a parent can go through. For some, the challenge is made even harder by the onset of Lactogenesis II—milk production—that can begin as early as 12-14 weeks gestation, even when their baby is no longer with them. It’s important to know that you have options when it comes to managing this unexpected part of loss. Whether you’re considering milk donation, creating lasting memories, or stopping milk production, making an informed decision is key. For more information watch our on-demand session, "Milk Tears: Lactation Choices Following Loss," presented by Kathy Parkes, MSN-Ed, BSPsy, RN, IBCLC, FILCA, CHC, CAHPE. Link in bio to purchase!