The Lamaze method of childbirth was first developed in France by Lamaze, an obstetrician, and has been developed in Europe, South America, the United States and Asia. It is a method in which the mother learns how to automatically use neuromuscular control of movement and breathing techniques to reduce pain during childbirth by means of stimulus-responsive conditioning behaviors.
Russian psychologists call this method of childbirth “psychoprophylaxis”.
Basically, the pregnant woman prepares herself physically and mentally before the birth, not only has a correct understanding and attitude towards childbirth, but also starts to receive various muscle relaxation and breathing techniques training after 7 months of pregnancy, and practices them consistently to apply them during the birth.
Breathing techniques.
1.Clear breathing
Methods.
(1) Sitting or lying down is fine.
(2) Keep your eyes on a focal point.
(3) The body is completely relaxed.
(4) Slowly breathe in through the nose to the stomach.
(5) Exhale slowly with your lips as if blowing a candle.
2. Chest breathing
Time: Initial stage, uterine opening 2-3 cm
Method.
(1) Completely relax.
(2) Eyes gaze at a certain point.
(3) Inhale through the nostrils, exhale through the mouth and keep the abdomen relaxed.
(4) Inhale and exhale 6-9 times per minute, each time at a steady pace, keeping the inhalation and exhalation even.
(5) Practice five times a day, each time for 60 seconds.
The practice context is important
When you are 6-7 months pregnant, you can practice “Lamaze birth breathing” together with your husband.
1. A comfortable environment.
2. Soft lighting.
3. Soft music.
4, pleasant emotions.
5, the fixed point of vision, you can choose a favorite pattern or toys.
Neuromuscular control method
Use your mind to control your left hand, right hand, left foot, right foot, left hand left foot at the same time, right hand right foot at the same time, left hand right foot at the same time and right hand left foot at the same time, so that it becomes muscularly stretched, while the rest of the limb stems remain relaxed, adhere to a minute or so, as a way to achieve neuromuscular control, distraction and pain relief.
Note: A contouring breath is added at the beginning and at the end.
Benefits of the Lamaze Method
Also known as the “Psychological Prevention of Natural Childbirth”, its advantages are
1. Protects the health of the mother and the fetus.
2. Enhances the relationship between the couple.
3. Reduces the use of drugs and reduces the pain of labor to a tolerable level.
Relaxation of body and mind is the secret
Obstetricians point out that the “Lamaze method of breathing in labor” must be completely relaxed physically and mentally, in order to play the best pain reduction effect. Therefore, husbands should help their wives to do muscle relaxation exercises, proper exercises and relaxation techniques for labor and delivery massage.
When the uterus is contracting, the whole body muscles must be relaxed in order to allow enough oxygen to be delivered to the uterus for the fetus. In addition, when the muscles are relaxed, the mother can concentrate on her breathing techniques to relieve the pain.