title: Revisiting the classics in childbirth education.
abstract: In celebration of Lamaze International's 50th anniversary, reviewers share their thoughts on some classic Lamaze resource materials and how their content relates to today's viewpoints on birth and childbirth education. Although some of the material may be outdated, all of the resources offer timeless insights as well as a unique view on the history of childbirth education. The following topics are addressed: past cultural views of birth; advocacy for change in birth practices; Lamaze method; pioneers in childbirth; importance of childbirth education; and birth advocacy.
authors.affiliation: TERI SHILLING is the program director for Passion for Birth, a Lamaze-accredited childbirth education program. She is also the creator of The Idea Box for the Creative and Interactive Childbirth Educator. STACIE BINGHAM is an active birth doula, peer-breastfeeding counselor, and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. She is also the mother of three young sons.
authors.forename: Teri
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shilling
authors.forename: Stacie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bingham