What Is Taught in a Class on the Lamaze Method

question 186

Multiple Choice

What is taught in a class on the Lamaze method?

• A) The expectant father is taught how to deliver the baby, should it become necessary.
• B) The expectant mother is taught which pain medications to ask for during delivery.
• C) The expectant mother is taught self-hypnosis, so she will experience no pain during delivery.
• D) The expectant mother is taught the use of breathing and relaxation techniques during contractions.

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Definitions:

Calcium

A mineral essential for life, important in bone health, muscle function, and nervous system signalling.

Dura mater

The tough outermost layer of the three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and support.

Meninges

The three membranes (the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater) that envelop the brain and spinal cord, providing protection.

Epidural space

The area between the dura mater and the vertebral wall, containing fat and small blood vessels, often involved in epidural anesthesia.