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Childbirth Education has been around for many, many years. When
“Lamaze” is mentioned, most people think of the breathing
techniques. However, breathing is no longer the hallmark of Lamaze
Childbirth Education. Today, we are committed to helping women
and their families have the natural, healthy and safe birth they
are looking for. Women have an inherent ability to give birth
and Lamaze not only support this ability, but instills women with
the confidence they need to deliver their babies.
Taught by a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE), these
6 weekly Lamaze classes are designed to help give you the information
you need to have a healthy and fulfilling childbirth experience.
Lamaze, itself has expanded its concept from being just a method
of childbirth to an entire philosophy.
The philosophy is as follows:
- Birth is normal, natural, and healthy.
- The experience of birth profoundly affects women and their
families.
- Women's inner wisdom guides them through birth.
- Women's confidence and ability to give birth is either enhanced
or diminished by the care provider and place of birth
- Women have the right to give birth free from routine medical
interventions.
- Birth can safely take place in birth centers and homes.
- Childbirth education empowers women to make informed choices
in health care, to assume responsibility for their health and
to trust their inner wisdom.
These classes include a curriculum that supports birth as normal,
natural and healthy, and empowers women to make informed decisions.
Class content that includes normal labor, birth and early postpartum;
positioning for labor and birth; relaxation and massage techniques
to ease pain; labor support; communication skills; information
about medical procedures; breastfeeding; and healthy lifestyles.
Please contact Danielle
Joseph-McKay or Helen
Dresner for more information about Lamaze
classes.
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