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Lamaze

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La·maze (l-mäz), Ferdinand 1891-1957.
French obstetrician who in the 1950s developed a method of childbirth preparation using behavioral training to reduce pain and anxiety in labor.
Lamaze,
n a philosophy of natural childbirth that recognizes the innate, biological wisdom that women bring to pregnancy and labor. This philosophy attempts to create a supportive birthing atmosphere for mother and child, using such practices as nonsupine positions, freedom of movement, a lack of routine interventions, and characteristic breathing exercises for relaxation and pain control.


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Relaxation tools such as self-hypnosis and yoga are taking their place alongside old standbys the Lamaze and Bradley methods for expectant moms.
TAKING THE PAIN OUT OF LABOR AND DOING IT NATURALLY by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
But there is much to keep Fleming busy meanwhile: she meets a brash new friend in her summer French class, and they both wonder why their teacher never shows up; she has to baby sit her younger siblings, Dorothy, Torvill, and Dean, and accompany her pregnant mother to Lamaze classes; she starts to see a new boy; and she befriends her coworker, Denny, an aspiring songwriter who worships U2.
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RC2's infant and preschool products are marketed under its Learning Curve([R])family of brands which includes The First Years[R] by Learning Curve and Lamaze brands as well as popular and classic licensed properties such as Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, Winnie the Pooh, John Deere and Sesame Street.
RC2 Corporation Announces Resignation of Richard Rothkopf as an ... by Business Wire
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