Leboyer method of childbirth
- noun
- /lɛˈbɔɪər ˈmɛθəd ʌv ˈtʃaɪldbɜrθ/
- Specialized
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método Leboyer
- The Leboyer method of childbirth emphasizes minimal medical intervention and a calm environment during delivery.
Examples
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The Leboyer method of childbirth emphasizes a calm environment for the baby.
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She decided to follow the Leboyer method of childbirth after reading about its benefits for both mother and baby.
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Many couples choose the Leboyer method of childbirth to provide their newborn with a gentle introduction to the world.
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Many parents choose the Leboyer method of childbirth for its gentle approach.
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Many couples choose the Leboyer method of childbirth to provide their newborn with a gentle introduction to the world.
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She decided to follow the Leboyer method of childbirth after reading about its benefits for both mother and baby.
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The Leboyer method of childbirth emphasizes minimal medical intervention and a calm environment during delivery.
Synonyms
A gentle way of giving birth in a quiet, dim room that lets the mother hold the baby right away
How Gentle
Surface Forms
Morphology
Leboyer + method + of + childbirth
The compound 'method of childbirth' is transparently compositional — a B1 learner who knows 'method' and 'childbirth' will understand this refers to a way of giving birth. However, 'Leboyer' is a proper name that does not convey the specific practices (quiet, dim light, gentle handling), so the detailed meaning cannot be derived from the constituents alone.
Etymology
Leboyer method of childbirth was named after a French doctor who wanted a baby's first moments to be calm and gentle: low light, a quiet room, soft handling and immediate contact with the mother. So the phrase now means a way of giving birth that tries to 'reduce stress' for the newborn and give a 'gentle introduction' to the world.