The Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices are the foundation of Lamaze. These practices are designed based on years of research to simplify your birth process with an informed approach that helps alleviate your fears and manage pain.

From the beginning of time, people have been cared for and nurtured during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Family, friends and neighbors from the community would rally around the new family to help guide them through their tender early weeks and months with a new baby.

Waterbirth International is the worldwide trusted resource for water birth research, education, and advocacy—for parents and for birth care professionals. Founded and led by Barbara Harper, RN, DEM, CKC, BHE, BHT, an internationally recognized leading expert in water birth education and training with over 40 years of clinical experience.