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Lamaze Philosophy of Birth (it’s a good one)

by Andrea Crossman, RN, BS, BA on August 25, 2009

in Labor & Birth,Must Know Info,Pregnancy,Quotes

  • 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 a right to give birth free from routine medical intervention.
  • Birth can safely take place in homes, birth centers, and hospitals.
  • Childbirth education empowers women to make informed choices in health care, to assume responsibility for their health, and to trust their inner wisdom.

Lamaze International

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Care Practices That Promote Normal Birth

by Andrea Crossman, RN, BS, BA on August 25, 2009

in Labor & Birth,Must Know Info,Quotes

  • Labor begins on its own
  • Freedom of movement throughout labor
  • Continuous labor support
  • No routine interventions
  • Spontaneous pushing in upright or gravity-neutral positions
  • No separation of mother and baby with unlimited opportunities for breastfeeding

Lamaze International, based on recommendations of the World Health Organization

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Quote | Birth is about making mothers…

by Andrea Crossman, RN, BS, BA on August 25, 2009

in Labor & Birth,Quotes

Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers – strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.

Barbara Katz-Rothman

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