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Teaching normal birth interactively.

Barbara A Hotelling1

  • 1B arbara H otelling is an independent childbirth educator and doula in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She currently serves as president of Lamaze International and as a faculty member of Lamaze. She has also served as president of Doulas of North America (DONA) and chair of the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS).

The Journal of Perinatal Education
|February 3, 2007
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Childbirth educators can use teaching strategies to illustrate the six Lamaze International care practices for normal birth. These practices support a positive birth experience, including freedom of movement and continuous support.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics
  • Childbirth Education
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • Normal birth is supported by specific care practices.
  • Lamaze International identifies six key practices.
  • Effective teaching strategies are crucial for educators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide examples of teaching strategies for childbirth educators.
  • To illustrate the six Lamaze International normal birth care practices.
  • To promote the understanding and application of these practices.

Main Methods:

  • The column presents practical teaching examples.
  • Strategies are linked to each of the six care practices.
  • Focus is on illustrating concepts for educators.

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Main Results:

  • Examples are provided for: spontaneous labor onset, freedom of movement, continuous labor support, avoiding routine interventions, non-supine birth positions, and immediate mother-baby contact with breastfeeding.
  • Strategies aim to make practices understandable and actionable.

Conclusions:

  • Childbirth educators can effectively use these strategies.
  • The provided examples facilitate teaching the six Lamaze International care practices.
  • Enhanced education can promote normal, positive birth experiences.