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 Options 

Lamaze offers two membership types for birth professionals and advocates: 

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.

Learn More about the LCCE Certification

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.

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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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. 

Discounts on Select Lamaze Learning Center Resources 
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. 

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. Learn more. 

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

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

Additional LCCE Membership Benefits 

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 Certified" logo on your marketing materials. 

Access to Career and Parent Resources 
Provide your parents with the relevant resources available in the “members only” section of the Lamaze website. 

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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. 

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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.