Lamaze: An International History

by Paula A. Michaels

Book Overview

The Lamaze method is virtually synonymous with natural childbirth in America. In the 1970s, taking Lamaze classes was a common rite of passage to parenthood. The conscious relaxation and patterned breathing techniques touted as a natural and empowering path to the alleviation of pain in childbirth resonated with the feminist and countercultural values of the era.

In Lamaze, historian Paula A. Michaels tells the surprising story of the Lamaze...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199738645
• ISBN13: 9780199738649
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: OUP Us
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.3"