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🧑‍🦱 A surname 🤰 Childbirth method 🧑‍🏫 To teach childbirth
Lamaze

Lamaze

6.3
A childbirth class that teaches breathing and relaxation for labor
  • noun
  • /ləˈmɑːz/
translation icon : método Lamaze
  • Maybe you should do some of your lamaze breathing.

What they did was they had Roseanne pregnant with her third child on the show, and she was taking a Lamaze class.

Examples

  • - Someone from my lamaze class suggested a service that we can use, and the midwife that we've selected is highly regarded.

    Induced (2022)

  • I'd like to welcome all of you to the odd couples lamaze class.

    The Favor (1994)

  • Practicing Lamaze breathing exercises helped her feel more relaxed during labor.

  • During the Lamaze class, the instructor taught us various techniques to manage pain.

  • Many expectant mothers find Lamaze training beneficial for preparing for childbirth.

Synonyms

Lamaze method
vsLamaze
5.5

A way to prepare for childbirth using breathing, relaxation, and focus techniques

has identical practice but names it more briefly

Compounds

Lamaze method
5.5

A way to prepare for childbirth using breathing, relaxation, and focus techniques

Surface Forms

Lamaze singular
Lamazes plural

Etymology

Lamaze is named after the French doctor Fernand Lamaze, who taught women special 'breathing and relaxation' exercises to help with childbirth. So a Lamaze class or method means using those calm breathing ways to reduce pain in labor.