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==Overview==
The '''Lamaze Technique''' is a prepared childbirth technique developed in the [[1940s]] by [[France|French]] [[obstetrician]] Dr. [[Fernand Lamaze]] as an alternative to the use of medical intervention during [[childbirth|labor]]. Dr. Lamaze was influenced by [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] childbirth practices, which involved breathing and relaxation techniques under the supervision of a "monitrice" or [[midwife]]. The Lamaze method gained popularity in the United States after [[Marjorie Karmel]] wrote about her experiences in her [[1959]] book ''Thank You, Dr. Lamaze''.

Modern Lamaze childbirth classes teach [[pregnancy|expectant mothers]] breathing techniques and often other ways to work with the labor process to reduce the pain often associated with childbirth, such as [[heat pack|hot]] and [[cold pack]]s, changing positions, the use of a "birthing ball" to remain in an upright position, and [[orgasm]] to induce or hasten labor.

==External links==
*[http://www.lamaze.org Official site of Lamaze International]



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