Help Families Begin Parenthood with Confidence

Every year, millions of parents search for trustworthy information about pregnancy, labor, and birth.

They want someone who can help them understand their options, feel confident in their bodies, and navigate modern maternity care with clarity. Too often, they are sorting through a sea of unreliable information online and on social media.

Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators (LCCEs) help families cut through that noise.

For more than 65 years, Lamaze has helped set the global standard for childbirth education. Lamaze educators teach families how birth works, how to communicate with healthcare providers, and how to approach labor with knowledge, confidence, and practical tools.

If you care about supporting families and improving birth experiences, Lamaze certification can open the door to meaningful work, professional credibility, and lasting impact.

This page is for you if you are:

• A doula
• A lactation consultant
• A nurse or midwife
• A childbirth educator trained elsewhere
• Passionate about birth and supporting families

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The World Needs Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators

Pregnancy and birth are some of the most important moments in a family’s life. Yet many parents enter labor feeling uncertain or unprepared.

At the same time, many communities face maternity care shortages and hospital closures, leaving families without access to local education and support.

Childbirth educators help fill this gap by providing:

• Clear, research-based guidance
• Practical preparation for labor and birth
• Confidence for parents navigating complex healthcare systems

For more than six decades, Lamaze educators have helped families approach birth with knowledge and confidence.

3,000–5,000 parents search the Lamaze educator directory each month, looking for childbirth education classes.

A Flexible and Meaningful Career

Childbirth education combines science, teaching, and community support.

Educators work in a variety of settings, including:

• Hospitals and birth centers
• Community or public health programs
• Private childbirth education classes
• Online education programs
• Doula or lactation practices

Some educators teach a few classes each year alongside careers as nurses, doulas, lactation consultants, or midwives. Others build independent childbirth education programs that serve families in their communities.

Whether teaching occasionally or developing a larger program, childbirth education offers flexible work that allows educators to make a meaningful impact.

Lamaze educators come from many professional backgrounds but share a common goal: helping families prepare for birth.

Common pathways include:

Doulas – deepen knowledge and expand services
Lactation Consultants – support families earlier in pregnancy
Perinatal Health Professionals – strengthen teaching skills and patient education
Parents Passionate about Birth – discover a calling to support other families

We hope you will join the Lamaze community and help shape the future of childbirth education.

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