Membership Options
Lamaze offers several membership types for birth professionals and advocates:
- LCCE Certified Membership: Includes membership for three years after passing the LCCE exam.
- Lamaze Membership: Open to anyone, whether pursuing certification or not.
- Student Membership: Student membership is conferred upon purchase of the Lamaze Learning Guide. Student members may renew their memberships as long as they are pursuing certification.
- Parent Advocate Membership: For parents wanting to support Lamaze.
- Educator Emeritus Membership: For retired or former educators who no longer wish to retain their credentials.
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New!All-Access Continuing Education Subscription
For one flat fee, you can now access all Lamaze on-demand content within the Lamaze Learning Center, including live and recorded webinars, with our new All-Access Continuing Education subscription!
Pricing:
Members: $169 | Non-members: $199
LMIC Members: $69 | LMIC Non-member: $79
All dollar amounts are in USD.
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Membership Benefits
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.
Continuing Education
Lamaze Learning Center
The Lamaze Learning Center is where you’ll find a large collection of continuing education – from free webinars and JPE Home Studies to discounted conference recordings and more – all offering Lamaze Contact Hours. Lamaze members receive a variety of complementary offerings and discounts on select products.
Science and Research
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.
Career and Leadership
Find a Lamaze Class Directory
Inclusion in Lamaze’s Find a Local Class search will help parents and families quickly and easily find and contact you.
Member Licensing Program
Boost your credibility by taking advantage of the member licensing program and using the Lamaze Member logo on your marketing materials.
Access to Career and Parent Resources
Provide your parents with relevant resources available in the “members only” section of the Lamaze website.
Community and Networking
Membership Directory
Connect to a network of certified childbirth educators and professionals, providing you with opportunities for collaboration, support, and professional growth within the global Lamaze community.
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. Learn more.
Member-Only Facebook Group
Join the exclusive, member-only Facebook Group! Connect with peers, share insights, and access member-only resources.
Exclusive Discounts
FedEx/Kinko's Discount
Lamaze members benefit from discounts on printing and supplies.