lamaze

/ləˈmɑːz, lɑːˈmɑːz/

Definitions

1. verb

to give birth using the Lamaze method, a childbirth education program that emphasizes breathing techniques and other methods to reduce pain and promote a natural childbirth experience

“She planned to lamaze without any pain medication.”

2. noun

the Lamaze method or a birth using this method

“Her Lamaze experience was much more positive than she had expected.”

Synonyms

  • birthing method
  • childbirth education
  • natural childbirth

Antonyms

  • cesarean section
  • medical intervention