Childbirth Education

Question 1

breathing for labor during first stage of labor

Answer 1

cleansing breath (beg/end of each contraction)
in thru nose out thru mouth w/each contraction

Question 2

latent phase breathing

Answer 2

slow-paced (6-8 breaths/min)

in 2-3-4/out2-3-4 (repeat)

Question 3

active phase breathing

Answer 3

modified paced (32-40 breaths/min)
in-out (repeat)
combination slow and modified breathing thru contraction (slow = beg/end intense=modified)

Question 4

active-transition phase breathing

Answer 4

pattern-paced (3:1= in/out repeat 3x’s than in/blow or 4:1)

Question 5

child birthing classes

Answer 5

Lamaze
Bradley
LeBoyer
Odent

Question 6

Lamaze theory

Answer 6

breathing controls pain

Question 7

Bradley theory

Answer 7

“take your time” approach to labor
encourages midwives
muscle relaxation/deep breathing

Question 8

LeBoyer theory

Answer 8

dim lighting
quiet voices
babies are massaged to initiate breathing
classes are not taught

Question 9

Odent theory

Answer 9

water birthing