When it was first introduced more than thirty years ago, the Lamaze method was a revolutionary childbirth technique. Since that time, it has made pregnancy and childbirth easier for millions of women, lessening their dependence on pain medications before and after birth. Elizabeth Bing's classic book on the Lamaze methods guides women through the physical and psychological challenges of pregnancy.
Six Practical Lessons for an Easier Childbirth details the changes a woman can expect in her body during pregnancy, labor and delivery and provides a complete program of exercises for increased muscular control and relaxation during childbirth.
This guidebook also emphasizes the partner's supportive role in the Lamaze method, both in preparation and in the delivery room.