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Be part of a 65-year-old global community advancing safe, evidence-based maternity care and enjoy access to trusted resources, meaningful connections, and opportunities to make a difference in maternal health worldwide.

Membership Types

Lamaze offers two membership types:

Friends of Lamaze for allies and advocates
LCCE for Lamaze-certified birth professionals.

Friends of Lamaze:

Members of Friends of Lamaze share a commitment to safe, healthy, and empowering birth experiences. They are a global community of parents, health-care professionals, advocates, and perinatal experts.

Why Become a Friend of Lamaze?

+ Exclusive Member-Only Communications

Inside Lamaze
Inside Lamaze is a monthly, member-only newsletter offering the latest news, research, organization updates, and information on upcoming events and learning opportunities.

+ Access to Resources and Continuing Education

Journal of Perinatal Education
The Journal of Perinatal Education (JPE) is a quarterly, peer-reviewed publication.

The Cochrane Library
Gain access to the Cochrane Library, a collection of databases containing independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. As a Friend of Lamaze, you'll be able to search the collection beyond its open access default with our institutional login. You will also have access to a variety of free, quality online courses offered by the US Cochrane Center that can help you learn more about the world of medical research and information.

Discounts on Lamaze Learning Center Resources
The Lamaze Learning Center offers a wide range of continuing education products—including professional development webinars, Journal of Perinatal Education (JPE) Home Studies, and more. All products offer Lamaze Contact Hours, and select products also provide Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and/or contact hours recognized by IBCLC, ICEA, DONA, and other professional organizations.

+ Recognition

Social Media
Show your support with a special Lamaze Membership Seal for your website, social media, or email signature.

+ Community and Networking

Volunteer Opportunities
Share your knowledge and expertise with the broader birth community by serving as a volunteer leader on the Lamaze Board of Directors or any of our committees.

Membership Directory
Friends of Lamaze can connect to a network of Lamaze-certified childbirth educators and professionals that will provide them with opportunities for collaboration, support, and professional growth within the global Lamaze community.

Member-Only Discussion Group on Facebook
Join the exclusive, member-only Facebook Group! Connect with peers, share insights, and access member-only resources.

Friends of Lamaze
Annual Membership Pricing

Group A Countries: $45 (see all eligible countries)
Group B, C and D Countries: $15 (see all eligible countries)

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LCCE Certified Membership:

Available after passing the Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) Exam, this membership type is granted at certification and maintained for three years with each recertification renewal. LCCEs enjoy the same membership privileges and discounts as Friends of Lamaze, as well as those listed below.

Learn More about the LCCE Certification

LCCE Member-Specific Benefits

Passing the LCCE exam doesn't end with just being certified in Lamaze birth education; it also comes with three (3) years of continued access to LCCE member benefits and resources to enrich your professional development, practice, and help you continue to take your career to the next level.

+ Business and Career Resources

LCCE Business and Career Resources
Lamaze offers an array of teaching and activity resources for you to use in building your childbirth education practice. You'll receive full access to the Activity Database, teaching handouts for printing, business resources, and forms & surveys.

+ Marketing Resources

LCCE Marketing Resources
As you are growing your practice, Lamaze provides you with marketing resources to promote your childbirth education business effectively. At your fingertips will be resources to boost your visibility and connection with expecting parents.

+ Program Accreditation Resources

Program Accreditation Resources
If you are ready to take your LCCE certification to the next level and want to teach future educators, Lamaze also provides all of the resources needs to become an Lamaze-Accredited Childbirth Educator Program Director.

Not ready to join just yet?

That's okay!

Register for the Lamaze website as a non-member

If you would like to participate in the public discussion forums, want to find out more about Lamaze events, or purchase a product without purchasing a membership, please register for the website as a non-member, and you will be issued limited access to the site. As a non-member, you can visit the childbirth education training communities, and you can also upgrade to a full membership at any time.

Disclaimers
*Group pricing for international members is based on the World Bank Economic Classification table. Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Membership will be valid through the calendar year in which it is activated and is not pro-rated.

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