Welcome to Family Trees Birth Programs
Family Trees Birth Programs is an internationally recognized, Lamaze-accredited educational program for birth professionals. Aspiring and current maternal-infant health professionals from all corners of the world have elevated their careers through Family Trees Birth Programs.
The Family Trees Lamaze-Accredited Childbirth Educator Program is a leading childbirth educator training program. We teach new and experienced childbirth educators, helping them to achieve the prestigious credentials of Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE). In 2019, Family Trees was the third leading educational program in the world to produce the most Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators. Lamaze is the gold standard of evidence-based childbirth education. Our program is fun and energizing and receives glowing reviews from 100% of our participants.
Online Doula School trains and mentors individuals who are interested in serving in a hands-on support role during birth and postpartum. Doula School is also ideal for newly trained doulas who need help getting their business off the ground. New semesters begin in February, June, and September.
Evidence Based Birth (R) workshops and classes offer empowering education for consumers and those working in the maternal-child health field. Our workshops empower students with the latest evidence and to take control over their birth or help clients take control over their births. Evidence Based Birth (R) workshops are a must for all parents, nurses, doulas, childbirth educators, and those working to improve the maternity care system.
What do our participants say?
"Very thankful for Wendy. This was absolutely an amazing learning experience!" RN
"The instructor was knowledgeable and well prepared. A+++++ " RN
"Wendy es une excelente profesional, muy comprometida y dinamica" - Professor of Nursing
"Wendy is a really beautiful and kind soul. Please bring more people like her. I LOVE IT!"
"It was a wonderful seminar. Wendy was engaging, supportive, and encouraging"
"Wendy is an angel! She's been amazing. It has been a true blessing having her here"
"Wendy is an amazing instructor and person"
"Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity. You are truly inspiring and I learned so much!"
"Wendy is a wonderful educator. She had very creative activities to help us learn the material." - RN, CLC
"Wendy was absolutely amazing! So knowledgeable and kind!" - Nurse Manager
"Excellent seminar taught by an excellent instructor." - M.Ed
"Excellent, engaging and informative" - Doula
"Instructor was engaging and organized. Allowed ample time for discussion. She was open and honest. The atmosphere was conducive to learning and sharing." - IBCLC, Doula, Perinatal Nutritionist
"Kudos to Wendy, who has shared up to date Evidenced based practices that have given me a “shot in the arm” in terms of my own practice of childbirth education. Wendy has done a great job of marrying the most recent ACOG position statements regarding promoting healthy childbirth with current excellent standards of Childbirth Education. I encourage anyone that is able to attend any educational class offered by Wendy. Her hands on approach with role plays and manipulatives as well as practical advice to parents is engaging and relevant for all learning styles. This is the kind of stuff that helps fill childbirth education classes with eager learners!" - RN, Florida Hospital for Women
"Wendy was an excellent instructor - warm, knowledgeable, and creative! She was so kind to welcome my baby, too!" - Doula, CLC
"I highly recommend Wendy as a Lamaze trainer. Having taken this seminar 13 years ago, I learned so much more taking it again." - RN, LCCE
"Wendy has a non-hurried, relaxed teaching style which puts all students at ease. She shared a multitude of resources for instructors to share with their students." - RN, LCCE
"I really enjoyed this seminar. The instructor kept us engaged and very interested." - Doula
"Your interactive teaching methods are receiving kudos across the board on the surveys. Raving reviews came from ....on how prepared they were for the process, the laboring and ultimately the OR. What you are teaching is working and the way you are teaching is getting our patients prepared for their big day. Thank you for all you do!" - Program Manager – Women’s Community Education
"Wendy is an excellent instructor. Very warm, engaging, creative. I had a wonderful experience." Doula
"This class was both very informative and enjoyable! Wendy is amazing and I feel totally confident and supported in the new relationship we have." - CLC, Doula
"The content of this course was FANTASTIC!!! Wendy was so professional, kind, informative, yet relatable. I HIGHLY recommend this specific course to anyone interested in taking a Lamaze certification workshop." - CLC, Doula
"Great course. Great instructor." - RN
"This was an excellent seminar. I can't wait for my future as a childbirth educator! Wendy is a fantastic instructor. She makes me feel more confident." - RN
"I want to be Wendy when I grow up" - (a very kind) RN :)
Q: "What did you enjoy most about this class?"
A: "The instructor"
A: "Knowledge of the instructor"
A: "Wendy was so energetic. Kept me attentive"
A: "Wendy is amazing! She made us feel so comfortable!"
A: "The knowledge Wendy has"
"The instructor was knowledgeable and well prepared. A+++++ " RN
"Wendy es une excelente profesional, muy comprometida y dinamica" - Professor of Nursing
"Wendy is a really beautiful and kind soul. Please bring more people like her. I LOVE IT!"
"It was a wonderful seminar. Wendy was engaging, supportive, and encouraging"
"Wendy is an angel! She's been amazing. It has been a true blessing having her here"
"Wendy is an amazing instructor and person"
"Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity. You are truly inspiring and I learned so much!"
"Wendy is a wonderful educator. She had very creative activities to help us learn the material." - RN, CLC
"Wendy was absolutely amazing! So knowledgeable and kind!" - Nurse Manager
"Excellent seminar taught by an excellent instructor." - M.Ed
"Excellent, engaging and informative" - Doula
"Instructor was engaging and organized. Allowed ample time for discussion. She was open and honest. The atmosphere was conducive to learning and sharing." - IBCLC, Doula, Perinatal Nutritionist
"Kudos to Wendy, who has shared up to date Evidenced based practices that have given me a “shot in the arm” in terms of my own practice of childbirth education. Wendy has done a great job of marrying the most recent ACOG position statements regarding promoting healthy childbirth with current excellent standards of Childbirth Education. I encourage anyone that is able to attend any educational class offered by Wendy. Her hands on approach with role plays and manipulatives as well as practical advice to parents is engaging and relevant for all learning styles. This is the kind of stuff that helps fill childbirth education classes with eager learners!" - RN, Florida Hospital for Women
"Wendy was an excellent instructor - warm, knowledgeable, and creative! She was so kind to welcome my baby, too!" - Doula, CLC
"I highly recommend Wendy as a Lamaze trainer. Having taken this seminar 13 years ago, I learned so much more taking it again." - RN, LCCE
"Wendy has a non-hurried, relaxed teaching style which puts all students at ease. She shared a multitude of resources for instructors to share with their students." - RN, LCCE
"I really enjoyed this seminar. The instructor kept us engaged and very interested." - Doula
"Your interactive teaching methods are receiving kudos across the board on the surveys. Raving reviews came from ....on how prepared they were for the process, the laboring and ultimately the OR. What you are teaching is working and the way you are teaching is getting our patients prepared for their big day. Thank you for all you do!" - Program Manager – Women’s Community Education
"Wendy is an excellent instructor. Very warm, engaging, creative. I had a wonderful experience." Doula
"This class was both very informative and enjoyable! Wendy is amazing and I feel totally confident and supported in the new relationship we have." - CLC, Doula
"The content of this course was FANTASTIC!!! Wendy was so professional, kind, informative, yet relatable. I HIGHLY recommend this specific course to anyone interested in taking a Lamaze certification workshop." - CLC, Doula
"Great course. Great instructor." - RN
"This was an excellent seminar. I can't wait for my future as a childbirth educator! Wendy is a fantastic instructor. She makes me feel more confident." - RN
"I want to be Wendy when I grow up" - (a very kind) RN :)
Q: "What did you enjoy most about this class?"
A: "The instructor"
A: "Knowledge of the instructor"
A: "Wendy was so energetic. Kept me attentive"
A: "Wendy is amazing! She made us feel so comfortable!"
A: "The knowledge Wendy has"