: relating to or being a method of childbirth that involves psychological and physical preparation in various techniques (as controlled breathing and alternative birthing positions) by the mother in order to reduce pain and facilitate delivery without unnecessary medical intervention
the Lamaze method
Lamaze class
Word History
Etymology
Fernand Lamaze †1957 French obstetrician
First Known Use
1959, in the meaning defined above
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“Lamaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lamaze. Accessed 30 May. 2023.
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Medical Definition
Lamaze
adjective
La·maze
lə-ˈmäz 
: relating to or being a method of childbirth that involves psychological and physical preparation in various techniques (as controlled breathing and alternative birthing positions) by the mother in order to reduce pain and facilitate delivery without unnecessary medical intervention
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