Lamaze Classes

Lamaze Birthing Classes are Designed to Empower Expectant Mothers

A Lamaze class you will be taught the following information and help prepare you for labor and delivery:

  • What to expect while in labor, during delivery, and postpartum?
  • Birthing positions that can help you labor the baby down and help progress labor.
  • Teach your partner/coach massage techniques to help relax your muscles during labor.
  • Learn how to properly breathe through contractions.
  • Learn the benefits of using a focal point or points for relaxation.
  • Learn how your partner/coach can support you during labor.
  • Brush up on communication skills needed for a successful labor.
  • Learn what medical interventions are needed if their is a problem during child birth.
  • Learn how to breastfeed your baby.

These techniques can be used to prepare you mentally and psychically for childbirth.  I found these techniques very helpful during my second pregnancy.  It helped me to be able to labor naturally with a little bit of IV pain medication.  I went on to deliver my son without an epidural and my recovery was very easy.  I was so more relaxed during his birth even though I was induced.  The contractions came on mildly unlike my first labor experience.

Lamaze Breathing Techniques

Did you use the lamaze breathing techniques while you were in labor?