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.
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…
Lights, Camera, Blog! – A Friendly Guide to Blogging and Vlogging in the World of Childbirth Education
Discover how to create engaging content for your childbirth education blog or vlog. Learn to identify your audience’s needs, brainstorm unique ideas, craft enjoyable blog posts and vlogs, and promote your content effectively. Make your passion for childbirth education contagious with our friendly and practical guide!
Why a Blog is Your Secret Weapon as a Childbirth Educator (Psst! It’s a Baby Magnet!)
Discover the benefits of blogging as a childbirth educator! Attract students, showcase your expertise, build trust, and network with professionals in the field. Start your blog journey today and watch your career soar!
How to Find Childbirth Education Students
As a new childbirth educator, you are really excited and can’t wait to start teaching. How do you find students?
