The Birthwell Birthright Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training Program offers a comprehensive, evidence-based pathway for professionals seeking Lamaze certification in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region. Led by Tanya Cawthorne—Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, former President of Lamaze International, and highly experienced perinatal educator—the program provides an engaging, inclusive, and research-driven learning experience grounded in the Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices.
Participants gain a deep understanding of physiological birth, adult learning pedagogy, trauma-informed and culturally responsive teaching, and practical facilitation skills needed to confidently support today’s expectant families. The training combines interactive instruction, hands-on activities, and personalised mentoring throughout the certification process.
Ideal for doulas, midwives, nurses, allied health professionals, and those seeking a meaningful career in perinatal education, Birthwell Birthright’s Lamaze program equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and professional support to deliver high-quality childbirth education in both community and clinical settings.
Lamaze Program Director – Birthwell Birthright (Australia)
Tanya Cawthorne, MWCH, LCCE, FACCE
Tanya Cawthorne is an experienced women’s and children’s health practitioner, educator, and advocate, and the Program Director of Birthwell Birthright’s Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training Program in Australia. A long-standing Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators (FACCE), Tanya served as President of Lamaze International, as well as in multiple board and leadership roles, contributing to global initiatives that promote safe, evidence-based and respectful maternity care.
With more than 15 years’ experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and early parenting, Tanya brings a unique blend of clinical insight, educational expertise, and consumer advocacy to her teaching. She holds a Master of Women’s & Children’s Health from the University of Technology Sydney and has trained hundreds of childbirth educators across Australia and internationally.
Her work is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice, adult learning principles, and a deep commitment to improving equity and outcomes in maternity care. Tanya is widely recognised for her engaging teaching style, inclusive curriculum design, and unwavering dedication to strengthening the childbirth education profession worldwide.
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