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Lamaze Method, Psychoprophylactic method

  • See Also
  1. Non-Pharmacologic Pain Control in Labor
  2. Labor Coaching
  3. Doula
  4. Bradley Method
  5. Hypnosis in Labor
  6. Lamaze Method
  • Background
  1. Pioneered by Dr. Ferdinand Lamaze
  2. Similar to Psychophysical method (Grantly Dick-Read)
    1. Focuses on relaxation and knowledge
  • Technique
  1. Classical conditioning (Pavlov, Skinner methods)
    1. Substitute useful responses for painful stimuli
    2. Positive affirmations
  2. Flexible Birthplan
  3. Directed Relaxation
  4. Breathing techniques
  5. Father (or another friend or relative) coaches labor
  • Resources
  1. American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics
    1. Address: 1840 Wilson, #204, Arlington, VA 22201
    2. Phone: 800-368-4404