Teaching normal birth interactively.
IN THIS COLUMN, THE AUTHOR PROVIDES EXAMPLES OF TEACHING STRATEGIES THAT CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS MAY UTILIZE TO ILLUSTRATE EACH OF THE SIX CARE PRACTICES SUPPORTED BY LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL TO PROMOTE NORMAL BIRTH: labor begins on its own, freedom of movement throughout labor, continuous labor support, no routine interventions, non-supine (e.g., upright or side-lying) positions for birth, and no separation of mother and baby with unlimited opportunity for breastfeeding.
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Barbara A
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B arbara H otelling is an independent childbirth educator and doula in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She currently serves as president of Lamaze International and as a faculty member of Lamaze. She has also served as president of Doulas of North America (DONA) and chair of the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS).