Women have always helped women give birth. Traditionally, laboring women were surrounded by family members and experienced women from the community. As childbirth became the domain of the medical profession and women moved into hospitals for birth, women lost their vital connection to one another during this time of intense physical, emotional and spiritual work.

The role of ALACE is to revitalize this connection. Through ALACE, pregnant women and their partners learn about pregnancy and birth from professional childbirth educators. During labor and birth women may be supported by professional doulas who provide physical, emotional, and educational support to the mother-to-be and her entire birth team.

Women can benefit from the latest scientific knowledge combined with the ancient art and support of women helping women.