Lamaze Virtual Mini Course

Approach birth with confidence by learning about the Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth Practices.

Learn why the best outcomes happen when labor starts spontaneously, and gain the skills to support this process. We’ll also cover how to have informed conversations about induction with your OBGYN, and why spontaneous labor is especially important when both mom and baby are healthy.

Staying active during labor has many benefits. You’ll learn why movement can make contractions more manageable, how it supports your body’s natural progress, and why staying active helps labor flow more smoothly.

Learn the evidence behind how trusted support can make a difference. Good support creates a safe, calm space and encourages you along the way. Discover how to build a birth team that helps you feel safe, heard, and empowered on your birth journey.

You’ll learn how to make truly informed medical decisions and communicate effectively with your doctor. While interventions like IVs, epidurals, or pitocin can support birth, they sometimes carry risks, so it’s important to understand both the benefits and downsides.

You’ll learn why it’s important to follow your body’s natural urge to push and why avoiding birth on your back often leads tobetter outcomes. Discover the anatomy behind pushing in an upright position, how it works with your body, and why it’s gravity-assisted. You’ll also explore your options for different pushing positions and how choosing the right one can benefit both you and your baby.

After birth, you’ll learn the importance of skin-to-skin contact for regulating your baby’s body and supporting breastfeeding, while delaying all non-urgent checks. Discover how rooming-in allows you to respond to your baby’s cues, feed on demand, and create a meaningful golden hour that benefits both you and your baby.

I truly hope that this class has given you the tools you need to approach birth with confidence.