: 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
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Some of her favorite childbirth classes include HypnoBirthing, The Bradley Method, Lamaze and Gentle Birth.
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Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
There’s one scene in particular that will have audiences buzzing, or retching, or both — suffice it to say this is not a film to be screened at Lamaze classes.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
There was mention of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis and Lamaze classes, of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith at the gym, and of Kiefer Sutherland painting the baby’s nursery.
—Martha Frankel, SPIN, 31 Oct. 2023
Take a birthing class Birthing classes, like the Bradley Method, Lamaze, and Hypnobirthing are a great way to mentally and emotionally prepare you for your marathon of labor.
—Kristi Pahr, Parents, 21 June 2023
These aren’t your stereotypical, 90s sitcom Lamaze classes where couples lay on pillows and breathe.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 June 2023
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Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
There’s one scene in particular that will have audiences buzzing, or retching, or both — suffice it to say this is not a film to be screened at Lamaze classes.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
There was mention of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis and Lamaze classes, of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith at the gym, and of Kiefer Sutherland painting the baby’s nursery.
—Martha Frankel, SPIN, 31 Oct. 2023
Take a birthing class Birthing classes, like the Bradley Method, Lamaze, and Hypnobirthing are a great way to mentally and emotionally prepare you for your marathon of labor.
—Kristi Pahr, Parents, 21 June 2023
These aren’t your stereotypical, 90s sitcom Lamaze classes where couples lay on pillows and breathe.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 June 2023
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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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