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Promoting wellness in lamaze classes.

Barbara A Hotelling1

  • 1BARBARA HOTELLING is an independent childbirth educator and doula in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She has served as president of Lamaze International, president of Doulas of North America (DONA), and chair of the Coalition for Improving Maternity Service (CIMS).

The Journal of Perinatal Education
|February 3, 2007
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Lamaze childbirth educators can promote wellness during pregnancy by teaching lifestyle changes. These classes offer teachable moments to reduce fear-based maternity care and encourage healthy living principles.

Area of Science:

  • Childbirth Education
  • Maternal Wellness
  • Health Promotion

Background:

  • Current maternity care often fosters fear, increasing anxiety for expectant parents.
  • Pregnancy presents unique 'teachable moments' for health education.
  • Wellness-based childbirth education aims to counteract fear-based approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine concepts of wellness for integration into Lamaze childbirth education.
  • To identify key components of wellness that can be taught in childbirth classes.
  • To explore how educators can encourage lifestyle alterations for improved maternal health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review drawing from wellness advocates, midwifery researchers, and anthropology.
  • Analysis of wellness concepts relevant to expectant parents.

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  • Exploration of potential class content areas.

    • Main Results:

    • Wellness encompasses nutrition, physical exercise, breathing techniques, and sensory awareness.
    • Childbirth educators can leverage pregnancy as a period for lifestyle modification.
    • A wellness-based approach can empower parents and reduce fear.

    Conclusions:

    • Lamaze educators should incorporate wellness principles into their curriculum.
    • Focusing on nutrition, exercise, breathing, and sensory awareness enhances childbirth preparation.
    • Promoting wellness empowers parents and contributes to a positive maternity experience.