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Lamaze
The oldest, most common technique for reducing the stress and pain of labor and delivery. Lamaze trains women to replace unproductive behavior during labor and delivery, such as anger and screaming, with more productive actions, such as relaxation and deep breathing. Emphasis on relaxation and breathing make pushing more effective and less painful.
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Date Last Modified: 08/27/2003 07:25