Method of childbirth, developed by Dr. Grantly Dick-Read, that seeks to prevent pain by eliminating the mother's fear of childbirth through education about the physiology of reproduction and training in methods of breathing and relaxation during delivery. (82)
a technique of giving birth that stresses relaxation techniques so that the use of pain-relieving drugs can be minimized; also called prepared childbirth
General term for labor and delivery free of medical intervention.
Birth without the use of analgesics, sedatives, or anesthesia. It has also come to mean an approach that has less dependance on technology and obstetrical interventions and more dependance on encouragement and support during labor and birth.
A general term for a labour and delivery which is free of medical intervention.
A method of childbirth in which medications and medical interventions are minimized, and the mother uses relaxation and breathing techniques to control pain and ease delivery.
The process of giving birth without anaesthesia or medication to relieve pain.
labor and childbirth without medical intervention; no drugs are given to relieve pain or aid the birth process; "natural childbirth is considered the safest for the baby"
A great misnomer, normally used to indicate the natural order of childbirth as in the “natural” state. In reality, this would mean total non-interference by attendants. All childbirths are in some form or other, “unnatural”. The term is used loosely, meaning different things by different people.
Labor and delivery without medical intervention, usually involving RELAXATION TECHNIQUES. Natural childbirth
The process of labor and delivery perfomed with minimal medical intervention. It is widely considered to be the safest and most satisfying way to give birth, both for the baby and the mother. The pregnancy must be suitable, with the mother both physically and emotionally strong. Often called prepared childbirth, the best known methods are the Bradley Method and the Lamaze Method.
By natural childbirth, I mean that no drug or surgery was used to give birth to the child.
A term used to describe a labor and delivery without medication and/or medical intervention.
a method of managing childbirth in which the mother learns and practices techniques to remain conscious during delivery with minimal or no use of drugs or anesthetics. Natural childbirth includes many supportive techniques such as focused breathing and mental imagery.
Natural childbirth is a childbirth philosophy that attempts to minimize medical intervention, particularly the use of anesthetic medications and surgical interventions such as episiotomies, forceps and ventouse deliveries and caesarean sections.