DID YOU KNOW: The Lamaze childbirth education certification is the only childbirth educator program that has passed the rigorous standards set by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies? Brenda has been a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator since 2006 and has a dynamic class presence to engage with you in any forum. Learn more about what each class offers. Ready to register? Click below!
Insurance Reimbursement
Lamaze International encourages you to submit this form to your insurance company for reimbursement for your childbirth and lactation education classes. Many insurance companies offer at least partial, if not full coverage for classes. If your insurance company does not, we suggest you write a letter detailing how important your classes were to your birth experience. You may even request that your care provider write a brief note about the importance of meaningful childbirth or lactation education – a “prescription” of sorts.
How to submit a claim:
1. Call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card. They can tell you if you have coverage for childbirth or lactation education and how they prefer that you submit the claim.
2. If any additional documentation is needed from your educator (i.e., class description or a more detailed billing), please contact your educator directly for the additional information.
3. Attach your own insurance carrier’s claim form with a copy of this completed Insurance Form.
Lamaze childbirth education classes are also an acceptable healthcare expense that is covered by flexible spending accounts benefits offering you pre-tax savings on the cost of classes.
Benefits of Our
LIVE Online Lamaze Classes:
Easily digestible sessions - three hours each
Learn and practice in the comfort of your own home, likely the place that you’ll ACTUALLY be IN during the early and early active parts of labor
One on one instruction for your labor partner to get real time direction from a very experienced Doula, We’ll help them really get the hang of things!
Flexible schedule options with daytime, weekday, and weekend options available
Pre-class work to prepare you for our live sessions
Post-class homework and reminders to solidify what you’ve learned
Perfect for busy or traveling couples
Pre-recorded options available for a “learn at your own pace” experience
Packages available to help save money
Our Lamaze Class Breakdown:
Lamaze 1 - Pregnancy & Labor
A little chemistry, anatomy, physiology, pelvis curriculum to show you how things work and fit and then describe how early labor looks and feels and ways to cope.
Virtual Instructor Led
Mondays, 6:00 – 9:00pm PST
March 4⋅ April 29⋅ July 1⋅ Sept 2⋅ Oct 28
Live Classroom
Saturday, 9:00am-12:00pm
Feb 3⋅ April 13⋅ June 8⋅ Aug 10⋅ Oct 12⋅ Nov 30
Lamaze 2 - Birth & Postpartum - reduce fear, increase joy
Signs & Stages of Labor are described, helping you know the difference between just warming up and The Real Deal! Labor at home longer with confidence.
Virtual Instructor Led
Mondays, 6:00 – 9:00pm PST
March 11⋅ May 6⋅ July 8⋅ Sept 2⋅ Nov 4
Live Classroom
Saturday, 1:00-4:00pm
Feb 3⋅ April 13⋅ June 8⋅ Aug 10⋅ Oct 12⋅ Nov 30
Natural Comfort Measures - balance, breathing and relaxation
You will learn positive internal practices to help you prepare mentally and your partner will learn comfort techniques. Stretches & positions to reduce pain and time in labor.
Virtual Instructor Led
6:00 – 9:00pm PST
Jan 16⋅ March 12⋅ May 14⋅ July 29⋅ Sept 30⋅ Nov 12
Live Classroom
6:00 – 9:00pm PST
Feb 26⋅ April 22⋅ June 24⋅ Aug 26⋅ Nov 12⋅ Dec 16
Breastfeeding - for the whole family
We teach your partner how breastfeeding works so that you can flourish as a new feeder!
Virtual Instructor Led
6:00 – 9:00pm PST
Jan 29⋅ March 25⋅ May 20⋅ July 22⋅ Sept 23⋅ Nov 25
Live Classroom
6:00 – 9:00pm PST
Feb 12⋅ April 15⋅ June 10⋅ Aug 19⋅ Oct 21⋅ Dec 9
Newborn Care, calming, and massage techniques
They don't come with instruction manuals, but we'll help you navigate through those first few weeks with ease: safe sleep guidelines, SIDS prevention, swaddling techniques, and tips to soothe crying and help your baby sleep.
Virtual Instructor Led
6:00 – 9:00pm PST
Jan 22⋅ March 18⋅ May 13⋅ July 15⋅ Sept 16⋅ Nov 18
Live Classroom
6:00 – 9:00pm PST
Feb 5⋅ April 8⋅ June 17⋅ Aug 12⋅ Oct 7⋅ Dec 2
