Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor Information

Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor History: The Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor is a non-profit organization staffed by rigorously trained professionals who promote the well-being of the family and the concept of family-centered care and education from pregnancy to preschool. Our organization was established in Ann Arbor in 1967 by a small group of nurses interested in providing childbirth preparation training to others. Over the past several decades, we have proudly fostered a solid reputation as a leader in childbirth education, while incorporating many other aspects of prenatal & postpartum support, as well. We continue to track trends in birthing and childcare, and respond with timely, informative programs that meet the needs of our community. History of Lamaze International: In 1951, Dr. Fernand Lamaze introduced a method of childbirth in France. Forty years of research and learning through women's experiences of normal, natural birth have provided evidence that gradually but dramatically changed Lamaze from being a method for giving birth to a philosophy that provides the foundation and direction for women as they prepare to give birth and become mothers. "Breathing" is no longer the hallmark of Lamaze. Today's Lamaze affirms the normalcy of birth, acknowledges women's inherent ability to birth their babies, and explore all the ways that women find strength and comfort during labor and birth.