LAMAZE METHOD

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Meaning:

A method that prepares a mother for natural childbirth; the pregnant woman (in classes and at home) practices (usually with the help of a coach) and learns about the physiology of childbirth and techniques of relaxation, concentration, and breathing

Synonyms:

Lamaze method; Lamaze method of childbirth

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural processes

Hypernyms ("Lamaze method" is a kind of...):

natural childbirth (labor and childbirth without medical intervention; no drugs are given to relieve pain or aid the birth process)

Meronyms (parts of "Lamaze method"):

effleurage (a rhythmic stroking)

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