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Lamaze's
Six Care Practices that Support Normal Birth
The six care
practices below are supported by research studies that examine the
benefits and risks of maternity care practices. Therefore, they
represent "evidence-based care," which is the gold standard
for maternity care worldwide. Evidence-based care means "using
the best research about the effects of specific procedures, drugs,
tests, and treatments, to help guide decision-making."
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Labor begins on its own
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Freedom
of movement throughout labor
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Continuous
labor support
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No
routine interventions
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Spontaneous
pushing in upright or gravity-neutral positions
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No
separation of mother and baby after birth with unlimited opportunities for breastfeeding.
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