Lamaze and Plumtree Baby: A New Partnership for Childbirth Education

Lamaze International, a trusted name in childbirth education for over sixty years, has partnered with Plumtree Baby to enhance the resources available to Lamaze educators and their students. This exciting collaboration combines Lamaze’s evidence-based Six Healthy Birth Practices with Plumtree Baby’s modern, comprehensive teaching materials, including newly developed Lamaze-branded parent guidebook, PowerPoint presentation, and a teaching curriculum built on Plumtree Baby’s proven foundation. If you’re a Lamaze educator or considering becoming one, you may have questions about how this partnership works. We’ve put together this FAQ to guide you through the seamless integration of Lamaze and Plumtree Baby resources.

How does the new Lamaze-Plumtree Baby partnership benefit educators?

This partnership brings together Lamaze’s high standards and evidence-based approach with Plumtree Baby’s expertly designed, fully integrated educational materials. Plumtree Baby’s resources, now including Lamaze-branded parent guidebook, PowerPoint presentation, and a teaching curriculum, are crafted to align with Lamaze’s Essential Content and Six Healthy Birth Practices. These materials are cross-referenced for ease of use, ensuring educators can deliver engaging, consistent, and up-to-date classes while meeting Lamaze’s rigorous guidelines.

Are Plumtree Baby’s resources compatible with Lamaze’s requirements?

Absolutely. Plumtree Baby’s materials, including the new Lamaze-branded resources, were developed to fully comply with Lamaze International’s guidelines and Essential Content. Plumtree Baby’s founder, Julie Olson, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators (FACCE), has over two decades of experience teaching Lamaze classes. Her expertise ensures that all resources, from the teaching curriculum to parent guidebooks, seamlessly support Lamaze’s evidence-based approach.

What are the new Lamaze-branded resources offered through this partnership?

Through this partnership, Lamaze educators now have access to:

• Lamaze-branded Parent Guidebooks: Comprehensive, modern workbooks designed for parents, aligned with Lamaze’s Six Healthy Birth Practices.

• Lamaze-branded PowerPoint Presentations: Engaging, up-to-date slides that integrate with the curriculum and guidebooks for consistent teaching.

• Lamaze-branded Teaching Curriculum: A complete, evidence-based curriculum built on Plumtree Baby’s foundation, covering all Lamaze Essential Content.

These resources are fully integrated, meaning the curriculum, slides, and guidebooks share the same content and are cross-referenced for ease of use, saving educators time and ensuring a cohesive learning experience.

How are Lamaze’s Six Healthy Birth Practices incorporated into these resources?

The new Lamaze-branded resources embed all of Lamaze’s Six Healthy Birth Practices, ensuring educators can teach with confidence. These practices are:

1. Allow labor to begin on its own.

2. Move and change positions during labor.

3. Have a support system in place during labor.

4. Avoid unnecessary interventions.

5. Avoid birthing on your back and follow your body’s cues when it’s time to push.

6. Keep mom and baby together.

From parent guidebooks to PowerPoint slides and lesson plans, these practices are woven throughout, providing educators with tools to deliver evidence-based education in an engaging, accessible way. 

Look for the Lamaze dots in these resources to learn more!

Do educators still need to search for additional materials?

No. The new Lamaze-branded materials from Plumtree Baby are comprehensive and designed to meet all of Lamaze’s teaching requirements. The parent guidebooks, PowerPoint presentations, and curriculum work together to provide everything educators need, eliminating the need to source additional materials.

Are there any restrictions on how I can use these resources?

Plumtree Baby’s resources, including the Lamaze-branded materials, are designed to be flexible. While they are tailored to meet Lamaze’s standards, educators are not restricted in how they teach or what they emphasize in their classes. This flexibility allows you to adapt the materials to your unique teaching style or class format. However, please note that all materials are subject to Plumtree Baby’s licensing and copyright requirements, which must be followed.

I have questions about using these new resources. How can I get in touch?

We’re here to support you! If you have any questions about the Lamaze-Plumtree Baby partnership or how to use the new Lamaze-branded resources, please contact our customer service team. No question is too big or too small—we’re excited to help you make the most of these innovative tools.

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