April 18, 2023 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Once upon a time, the hallmark of Lamaze chidbirth education was "breathing" (hee, hoo, hee, hoo). Over the years, Lamaze has evolved into a comprehensive approach to childbirth, part of which are comfort measures for labor; breathing is one of the sugg
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March 16, 2023 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Adapted from The Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence. Letting your body go into labor spontaneously is almost always the best way to know that your baby is ready to be born and that your body is ready for labor.
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October 05, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
When you know what good health care during childbirth looks like, you are better able to seek, advocate for, and get good it. With countless sources of information about what to do or not to do in pregnancy and birth, it's hard to separate fact from fiction, truth from myth. Lamaze International has made it simpler to understand what good, evidence-based care in birth looks like with six healthy birth practices. These practices make it easier for you to understand and choose the safest care, learn about your options, and avoid practices or interventions that may not be the best for you and your baby.
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August 31, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
Today we're talking about a term that Lamaze doesn't use -- "natural birth."
The term "natural birth" or "natural childbirth" has been used by parents seeking a certain kind of birth for a decades. In fact, "natural childbirth" was coined in 1933 by British doctor Grantly Dick-Read who published a book of the same name. Dr. Dick-Read defined "natural childbirth" as one where there is no physical, chemical, or psychological intervention that interferes with the normal sequence of labor and birth.
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July 22, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
When you're pregnant, it's only natural to immerse yourself in details and stories about birth. Since there's no way to know exactly how your own birth will unfold, there's a sense of peace that comes from reading other stories to see how others responded and managed. The following short summaries provide a quick taste of very positive experiences for four different people.
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