“I really enjoyed this class. Blake is very resourceful and so easy to talk to. She's real and very knowledgeable in Lamaze Childbirth and all things evidence based!! I am glad I bought her class.” Doula, March 2025 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“Blake was very personable and easy to talk to. I also loved the variety of methods used to present the content. The setup was very well done. The content was thorough, relevant and easy to follow. I was completely satisfied with my experience!” Childbirth Educator, February 2025 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“It was a great experience! The instructor was very encouraging. She always wanted to know if I had any questions or concerns. I am so glad I took this seminar!” Public Health Professional, April 2025 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“The instructor was supportive, knowledgeable, and made the content feel approachable—even online. Really enjoyed this class!” RN, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Counselor, July 2025 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“I think Blake is an incredible guide. She's so kind and patient, and she explains things in a way that really makes sense. What I appreciate most is how she meets you where you are -- never judging, always encouraging -- and she's always willing to help, answer questions, and share resources. She's created such a safe and supportive space for learning, and that has made a huge difference in my experience.” Public Health Professional, July 2025 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
Led by Tanya Cawthorne, LCCE, FACCE, former President of Lamaze International, this live online seminar prepares aspiring childbirth educators for Lamaze certification through an engaging, evidence-based and interactive learning experience. Celebrating its 10th year and with more than 200 graduates worldwide, the program combines childbirth education theory, practical teaching skills, trauma-informed care and ongoing mentoring to support success through both the exam and competency-based certification pathways.
“Blake is amazing! I wanted to learn how to explain and teach different topics, and she provided wonderful, thorough examples! I appreciate how real and approachable she is. I highly recommend Blake and am grateful that she uses her talents to help encourage new childbirth educators!” RNC-EFM, Childbirth Educator, July 2025 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
Begin your rewarding career as a Lamaze Childbirth Educator with an unforgettable, dynamic, evidence-based Family Trees Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training Seminar. This Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training Seminar helps you gain the skills and confidence to teach evidence-based prenatal and birth classes and become a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE). As one of the leading childbirth education training programs in the world, we pride ourselves on creating successful Lamaze Childbirth Educators with sustaining businesses and careers. With access to your trainer, a private Facebook group, and exam preparation, you will not be alone in your career journey. This Childbirth Educator Training is open to everyone. There are no degree or certification requirements needed to be eligible for this Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training Seminar, however there is homework to complete prior to attending seminar which will prepare you for an optimal training experience. We offer monthly Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training Seminars, so if this date is not available for you, we have another one coming right up! We have flexible payment options, early-bird discounts, and discounts for those working in under-representented communities available to make this investment affordable.
Become a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) through this engaging and interactive Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training Seminar. Designed for aspiring childbirth educators, perinatal nurses, and birth professionals, this interactive evidence-based seminar helps you gain the skills and confidence to teach prenatal and birth classes that empower childbearing families.
Seminar Format & Schedule:
This Lamaze Childbirth Educator Seminar includes:
Free mentoring to teach or prepare to study for certification
“Love working with and learning from Blake. She’s so passionate about this work and it shows through her curriculum and desire to help new and seasoned teachers succeed.” Childbirth Educator, Doula, Yoga Teacher, December 2025 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“Blake was absolutely amazing. I feel confident moving forward in my building my business and with sitting for the lamaze exam in the fall. She was open in sharing her content and her structure and I appreciated that so much! I am very excited to be a part of Lamaze in the near future and am very thankful to Blake.” Doula, Lactation Consultant, February 2026 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
At Doula School International, we empower birth professionals globally through two flexible pathways to Lamaze certification: Lamaze Teaching Skills Workshop: A focused 3-day live virtual workshop fulfilling the seminar prerequisite to sit the LCCE exam. Full Childbirth Educator Certification: Your all-in-one route to exam day, including the Lamaze Learning Guide, five live module review calls - including an exam prep session. What You Will Learn: You'll graduate confident in evidence-based care, healthy birth concepts, diversity and inclusion, and your own dynamic teaching style — backed by a global community of thousands. Your community is waiting.
“I enjoyed my class time with Blake Slusser. I love her openness and am drawn to her knowledge and teaching style.” RN, Doula, Childbirth Educator, February 2026 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“Blake was a wonderful instructor. She made us feel heard and encouraged constructive dialogue and feedback between all of our cohort. I would 100% recommend Blake to anyone else interested in taking a Childbirth Education class.” Doula, Educator, March 2026 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“I thoroughly enjoyed this training and learned a lot, especially from the interactive activities to incorporate into my curriculum. I also enjoyed meeting new people and hearing different experiences. Blake is very knowledgeable and committed to equipping others.” Doula, Educator, March 2026 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
The North Carolina Perinatal Association (NCPA) Lamaze Childbirth Educator (CBE) Program is perfect for anyone interested in a career that makes a significant impact in improving the perinatal health literacy of pregnant women and their families. Childbirth education enhances shared decision-making, which helps pregnant and postpartum women collaborate with their health care team in making the best decisions for their care as well as feeling heard by their provider. The NCPA Lamaze Program is offered in multiple training formats, providing training paths that meet various learning preferences. Interested participants can choose to take an in-person OR virtual seminar.
“Blake was very thorough. She upheld the Lamaze Code of Ethics in her teaching. She was accessible, very knowledgeable, and answered all my questions with evidence. I just LOVED working with her.” Doula, Lactation Consultant, April 2026 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“Blake made learning fun. I especially like the variety of resources available to support each module.” RN, Midwife, May 2026 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“Blake was very supportive and helped me apply my prior knowledge. Although the teaching activity video was my first, it was easy to complete, and I finished the seminar with confidence.” Doula, May 2026 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“I am thankful it was Blake that was facilitating this course. I enjoyed learning with her and am really glad that I got to work with someone who is real and warm and honest about the work we do. Thank you a million thank yous.” Doula, May 2026 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
This seven day seminar, held once a week on seven consecutive Sundays, five hours each class, will prepare you for both HOW to teach and WHAT to teach. This spaced-out course gives you time to process the information learned in class and keep up with the homework, so you don't feel so overwhelmed. The seminar is in English for different communities around Israel as well as for participants in Europe (through hybrid attendance).
“Blake was always available for any questions or needs that I had during the seminar. She had excellent ways of demonstrating/presenting the curriculum which helped with better understanding and retention of the material.” RN, June 2026 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“Excellent course. Well organized, material was relevant and helpful. Blake was very helpful and easy to work with. Many opportunities for questions and brainstorming.” RN, Childbirth Educator, IBCLC June 2026 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“Blake was an engaging instructor with clear subject matter expertise. I appreciated the flexibility in the design of this class, and feel prepared to start developing my curriculum and studying for my certification exam!” Doula, June 2026 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
“I loved Blake's seminar! She is so knowledgeable, willing to share, and works with you. I'm so thankful to have her as a support as I enter the childbirth education space.” New Birth Worker, October, 2025 Birthing Babies VA’s seminar is an experience aimed at teaching educators about using evidence to support their teaching, strategies for teaching childbearing families, preparing for certification, and launching their childbirth education business. Blake loves teaching this class online because that means you will have resources to go back to through your certification journey (3 years)! Other details you may want to know: -This class awards 26.5 Lamaze Contact Hours Nursing CEUs by the California Board of Registered Nursing. -Blake’s goal is to help create successful childbirth educators and will work with you through the seminar, exam preparations, and business launching. -Seminar participants are invited to join a FREE online exam prep course. -Participants can start building and teaching their courses as soon as they feel ready! -Cost $500 (discount available for early registration-payment plans available) Expanded description is available by clicking on the seminar title. Need more information? Just send me an email or give me a call, I’m happy to chat!
We integrate and clearly implement all the learning objectives of Lamaze International, empowering educators with the solid foundation needed to confidently provide clients with both credible information and an interactive adult learning experience. This program has been successfully implemented both in the US and internationally and is easily adapted to a cross-cultural settings.
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Become a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) through this engaging and interactive Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training Seminar. Designed for aspiring childbirth educators, perinatal nurses, and birth professionals, this interactive evidence-based seminar helps you gain the skills and confidence to teach prenatal and birth classes that empower childbearing families. Seminar Format & Schedule: • Delivery Method: Live via Zoom (or once a year in-person) • Time Zone: Central Time (CT) • Duration: 3 eight-hour days • Daily Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (may end slightly earlier to allow time for skill practice and “homework”) • Cost: $400 This Lamaze Childbirth Educator Seminar includes: • Live, interactive sessions via Zoom (or in-person once per year) • Fun and engaging activities, including “internet scavenger hunts” for videos and resources (links provided) • Opportunities to bond with fellow participants over shared birth experiences • Evidence-based instruction aligned with Lamaze principles • Ability to begin teaching prenatal and childbirth classes at completion of the Seminar • Free mentoring to teach or prepare to study for certification
Become a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator through this engaging, interactive, evidence-based training seminar. Designed for aspiring childbirth educators, doulas, nurses, midwives, and birth professionals, this three-day live virtual experience prepares you to confidently teach prenatal and childbirth classes aligned with Lamaze principles. No prerequisites required. Participants will develop skills in adult learning strategies, curriculum design, and translating research into clear, accessible education for families. Registration includes access to a private support community, mentorship meetings for six months, exam preparation guidance, and curriculum-building support. Early-bird pricing, payment plans, and a limited number of equity seats are available. Join us to strengthen your skills, expand your professional impact, and support families with trusted, evidence-based childbirth education.
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