Which of the following is true of the Lamaze method of prepared childbirth?
A) It rules out the use of pain-relieving drugs.
B) It helps the woman in working against each uterine contraction.
C) It includes teaching women techniques of relaxation and controlled breathing.
D) It decreases feelings of self-esteem and control as it leads to a long labor.

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The Lamaze method teaches women techniques of relaxation and controlled breathing to cope with the pain of childbirth.

Answer: A is incorrect because the use of pain-relieving drugs is a personal choice and not ruled out by the Lamaze method. B is incorrect because the Lamaze method encourages women to work with their contractions, not against them. D is incorrect because the Lamaze method seeks to increase feelings of self-esteem and control by providing women with techniques to cope with the pain of childbirth.

Which of the Following Is True of the Lamaze Method