Why Some Pain Feels Different
A look at the Neuromatrix theory of pain relief and how it relates to labor and birth.
Two Ways to Become a Lamaze Childbirth Educator in 2026
Lamaze added a competency-based path to the LCCE in 2026, alongside the exam. Here are both routes, what each requires, what they cost, and how to choose.
Understanding the Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle: What Every Childbirth Educator Should Know
Learn how to teach the Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle by Dr. Grantly Dick-Read in your childbirth classes. Help families understand how fear impacts labor and discover tools to break the cycle for a more confident birth experience.
How to Get Funding for Your Childbirth Educator Training
Discover how to fund your Lamaze childbirth educator training with scholarships and other financial aid options. Learn about application tips, resources, and quarterly scholarship deadlines to start your journey!
Building Confidence in Expectant Parents: Essential Tips for Childbirth Educators
Confidence is a cornerstone of a positive childbirth experience. For expectant parents, the journey to parenthood is filled with unknowns, making the role of childbirth educators pivotal in building their confidence. This blog post delves into strategies and insights for educators aiming to empower expectant parents with knowledge, skills, and emotional support, ensuring they approach childbirth with confidence and a sense of preparedness.
Supporting Non-Birthing Parents: The Essential Role of Childbirth Educators
In the journey of childbirth education, much focus is placed on the birthing person—the individual undergoing the physical experience of pregnancy and labor. However, an equally crucial aspect of childbirth education lies in supporting non-birthing parents.
Enriching Childbirth Education Classes: Inviting Guest Speakers for Expectant Families
Childbirth education classes serve as a valuable resource for expectant families, offering them guidance, support, and knowledge as they prepare for the arrival of their new baby. While childbirth educators play a vital role in delivering essential information, there’s a Read more…
Seven Ideas to Create Community in Virtual Childbirth Classes
Creating a sense of community for the families participating in a virtual live childbirth class presents unique challenges, but it is still possible to foster connections and support among families, helping them to make friends and find peer to peer Read more…
Hosting Childbirth Class Reunions
As a childbirth educator, you’re undoubtedly aware that the journey of childbirth education is not a solitary one. It is a shared voyage that fosters relationships, forms bonds, and creates lasting memories. In this context, we introduce a wonderful practice Read more…
