Lamaze International

10/20/2026

Your labor. Your rhythm. Your moves!

From rocking on a birth ball to resting on your side, discover 9 movements and positions for labor and birth—with ideas for comfort, support, and changing things up as you go.

✨ Explore your options.
🔖 Save for your birth-day toolkit.
💛 Share with your birth partner!

Find your labor moves here: https://lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/9-helpful-movements-for-labor-and-birth

10/13/2026

Labor is often compared to running a marathon, so how do you fuel up for the big day? 🏃‍♀️💧

In this edition of our 𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 Lamaze Executive Director Robin Shadle shares a quick, practical tip to help keep your energy up for the work of birth.

Watch now and let us know what you think in the comments below 👇

Labor is often compared to running a marathon, and like any enduran...

10/08/2026

Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy? Let’s Talk About It.

If you’ve ever felt sharp or aching pain right in the front of your pelvis during pregnancy, you’re not alone. P***c Symphysis Pain (also called SPD) can be surprising, frustrating, and downright uncomfortable......but understanding it can make a huge difference.

Here are a few key things you should know:

▶ It’s common: many pregnant people experience this as their body prepares for birth

▶ It’s caused by ligament stretching and joint movement, not something you’re “doing wrong”

▶ Simple adjustments help, like changing how you stand, move, or sleep

▶ Support belts and targeted exercises can reduce discomfort

Talking to your provider matters. They can help you find safe ways to ease the pain.

Pregnancy comes with plenty of challenges, but you don’t have to navigate this one alone. Learning what’s normal and what can help is a powerful first step. Read more HERE: https://lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/seven-things-to-know-about-the-pain-from-pubic-symphysis-1

10/06/2026

🌼 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜?
Good news: fresh air and short outings can start earlier than you might think, as long as you take a few smart precautions.

A few key tips

-Keep your baby out of direct sunlight and protect that sensitive skin
-Limit crowded indoor spaces during the first weeks
-Watch for signs your baby is too hot or too cold
-Be selective about who gets close contact (germy hands happen!)

There’s a lot more helpful, evidence-based guidance in the full article, especially around RSV protection, vaccinations, and choosing safe environments.

👉 Read the full breakdown here:
https://lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/when-can-you-take-a-newborn-out-in-public-safety-tips-for-the-first-weeks-and-months

10/01/2026

💧 If your provider suggests breaking your water during labor, what should you ask?

Called AROM, this procedure may help in certain situations but understanding your options matters. Before deciding, ask:

• Why is this being recommended now?
• What are the potential benefits and risks?
• Are there alternatives, including waiting?
• How much time do I have to decide?

Your questions matter. Your voice belongs in every birth decision. 💜

Read more---Breaking Your Water in Labor: What You Need to Know Before You Decide https://lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/breaking-your-water-in-labor-arom-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-decide

09/30/2026

A short wait after birth can make a lasting difference for your baby!

Did you know your baby is still receiving blood from the placenta right after birth? Delayed cord clamping allows more of that blood to reach your baby and can help improve their iron stores for months to come. 💜

▶️ Watch this quick video from our Did You Know series, and ask your care provider about delayed cord clamping as you prepare for birth.

A short wait can make a difference! Learn how delayed cord clamping...

09/29/2026

Are all squats the same when you’re preparing for birth? 🤔

Deep squats and parallel squats work differently, and when you use them may matter. In this article, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) explains what to consider during pregnancy and labor.

Read more HERE: https://lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/not-all-squats-are-created-equal-in-labor-birth

09/24/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬? 💜

𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔: 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑳𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒆 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒖𝒎
• Save planning time with flexible lesson plans for up to eight hours of instruction.
• Keep parents involved with discussion prompts and eight interactive activities.
• Send learning home with 35 printable handouts.
• Teach with content aligned with Lamaze’s Six Healthy Birth Practices.

Explore the curriculum: https://www.plumtreebaby.com/products/lamaze-childbirth-curriculum

𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉: 𝑳𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒚𝒔
• Give expectant parents a practical gift idea for after baby arrives.
• Help them find toys made for shared play and sensory exploration, from soft books to clip-on toys.

Explore the Lamaze Toys store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/LamazeToys/page/A09D64B0-0D24-4050-8852-814A8C330FA2

Which resource would be most useful to you or the families in your classes?

09/22/2026

𝐀 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲? 𝐀 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭?

Your journey into parenthood is uniquely yours and you deserve trusted information to help you feel prepared, ask questions and make decisions with confidence. 💜

The 𝙇𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧, 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚 brings together three popular classes grounded in research to help you:

✅ Understand your options and the Six Healthy Birth Practices
✅ Explore comfort measures and positions for labor
✅ Prepare for breastfeeding and those first feeds
✅ Feel more confident speaking up about your needs and preferences

Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or looking for a refresher, take the next step toward feeling ready.

👉 Explore the classes: learn.lamaze.org/parentseducation

💡 𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬? You may qualify for insurance reimbursement or be able to use HSA/FSA funds for childbirth education. Coverage varies, so check with your insurance company or benefits administrator. Lamaze’s guide includes a sample calling script and forms to help you get started:
lamaze.org/For-Parents/Lamaze-HSA-FSA-Guide

What’s one thing you’d like to feel more prepared for before your baby arrives? 💬

09/22/2026

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