Please note: The Lamaze offices will be closed from December 24, 2025, to January 1, 2026.
“I loved the focused-information Blake gave and all of the videos and resources she provided! I also loved that we were able to meet via zoom during the day for check-ins and questions while still being able to do the learning at our own pace.” -RN, August 2024 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!
Participa en un seminario dinámico, inolvidable y basado en evidencia para convertirte en educador/a de parto Lamaze. Este seminario incluye: Capacitación a través de uno de los programas más reconocidos de Educación Lamaze a nivel mundial 36.2 créditos de educación continua / 39.1 horas de contacto para enfermería Elegibilidad para tomar el examen de certificación Lamaze Herramientas para comenzar a enseñar de inmediato Orientación para desarrollar tu propio currículo Acompañamiento continuo durante el proceso de certificación y más allá Acceso a una red internacional con más de 500 educadores de más de 35 países y territorios
“Blake Slusser was absolutely fantastic! I would highly recommend this seminar for anyone interested in becoming a childbirth educator. The resources she provided were helpful and I am blown away by how incredible the Lamaze organization is. I have learned so much and am so excited about it! Thank you Blake!” -Doula, August 2024 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!
OUR MISSION To provide evidence-based information using Lamaze principles to participants who want to become childbirth educators, to perinatal nurses who want to enrich their nursing practice, and to childbearing families. Become a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE). The LCCE credential assures women & their families that you have reached a standard level of knowledge and skills. Lamaze Certification is achieved by passing the Lamaze International Certification Exam, which is offered twice a year. Attending this seminar is one of the steps in the eligibility process. The structure of the seminars will be three days (often consecutive) from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm in the Central Time Zone. The cost is $400. Generally, the seminars will be held either virtually or in Spring, Texas, however, other host sites may be arranged (please contact us if an alternate host site or dates are desired). Teach You! Childbirth will comply with all policies of Lamaze. The program director will hold decision-making authority for policies of Teach You! Childbirth.
“I don't generally go for online courses as I find I don't engage with the information as well but the way Blake has this set up, it is so easy to grasp and kept me engaged. Blake Slusser is truly deserving of praise. She is so knowledgeable and prepared, it leads to such a great experience. Her teaching style is so digestible, relatable, and comfortable to be apart of.” Doula, January 2024 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 with an unforgettable, dynamic, evidence-based Family Trees Lamaze Childbirth Educator Seminar. As one of the leading childbirth training programs in the world, we pride ourselves on creating successful 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 training is open to everyone. There are no degree or certification requirements needed to be eligible for this seminar, however there is homework to complete prior to attending seminar which will prepare you for an optimal training experience. We offer monthly 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.
“Blake was a great instructor. She had the perfect blend of evidence based information and anecdotal stories as well as visual examples written and "acted out" for teaching, understanding, and implementing the Lamaze curriculum into a childbirth ed class.” -Doula and Lactation Consultant, April 2024 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 helpful when questions were asked, very thorough and clearly well versed in this field. I really enjoyed your class! The time we were in class renewed my energy around birth!” -Midwife, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Consultant, January 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 great. She was extremely helpful and honest. I would take classes from her again.” Certified Medical Assistant, January 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 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!
NYC Lamaze's mission is to provide high quality foundational Lamaze educator training, offering the knowledge and skills needed to plan, facilitate, and evaluate an evidence-based childbirth education program. NYC Lamaze is deeply involved in the on-going far-reaching mission to protect, promote, and support normal birth by training childbirth educators. This is accomplished through our 3 day seminar which includes a combination of highly interactive lectures, discussions, demonstrations, supplemental videos, take home activities as well as group activities designed to build research and teaching skills. NYC Lamaze is led by Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, program director, and trainer Robin Douthit.
“It was such a pleasure getting to know Blake. She’s very down to earth and easy to talk to. Thank you Blake for providing a great seminar option.” RN, 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!
Birthwell Birthright offers a dynamic, evidence-based Lamaze Childbirth Educator training program led by former Lamaze International President Tanya Cawthorne. Designed for doulas, midwives, nurses, allied health professionals and aspiring educators, the course provides comprehensive instruction in physiological birth, adult learning, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive teaching. Graduates are fully prepared to deliver high-quality, family-centred childbirth education in both community and clinical settings.
“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!
“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!
“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!
“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!
“Blake is a fantastic wealth of knowledge and experience and an engaging speaker! I truly appreciated the virtual access to this class and will be happy to recommend Blake to anyone working towards their certification.” RN, Clinical Nursing Educator, August 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 engaging and very knowledgeable about the topics we discussed. Blake was fantastic! The material flowed from one topic to the next and I gained a lot of knowledge. I really appreciated that she created a safe space to discuss topics and try new things.” RN, Childbirth Educator, August 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!
“Trena is amazing! Love learning with her. Clear this is her biggest passion and she is so well informed, and an amazing teacher.” Class Participant, Fall 2025 “This is the first time I have taken an online training and I felt like it exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this training!” Doula, Winter 2025 If you are looking for an engaging Childbirth Educator workshop led by a business owner who has walked the same path, this class is for you! With a variety of teaching methods aimed at appealing to you as a learner and expanding your skills as an educator, you will leave feeling excited and prepared to start your career as a Lamaze Childbirth Educator. This program is open to anyone, and is a strong fit for doulas, nurses, midwives, lactation consultants and other birth workers who want to broaden their skill set and expand their services. If the on-call nature of birth work feels unsustainable, adding in Childbirth Education is a sure way to grow your revenue stream while continuing to do the work you love.
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.
“I gained a wealth of information and had a fabulous time learning! The class flew by, and I could learn from Trena forever. My experience truly reaffirmed why I signed up for Trena’s class.”- Doula and ECE, Fall 2024 Participant “This is the first time I have taken an online training, and I felt like it exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this training!” Doula, Winter 2025 If you are looking for an engaging Childbirth Educator workshop led by a business owner who has walked the same path, this class is for you! With a variety of teaching methods aimed at appealing to you as a learner and expanding your skills as an educator, you will leave feeling excited and prepared to start your career as a Lamaze Childbirth Educator.
This program is open to anyone, and is a strong fit for doulas, nurses, midwives, lactation consultants and other birth workers who want to broaden their skill set and expand their services. If the on-call nature of birth work feels unsustainable, adding in Childbirth Education is a sure way to grow your revenue stream while continuing to do the work you love.
The Israel Lamaze Childbirth Educator Program Director, Rachelle Oseran, became a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator through the UCLA School of Nursing and has been teaching Lamaze classes for the past 41 years. She is also a Mindfulness-Based Childbirth & Parenting instructor and incorporates basic mindfulness tools in the seminar.
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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