Lamaze Exam - Comprehensive review of all modules UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A friend asks you what Lamaze means today. How do you Lamaze is a guide and resource parents can use to empower themselves
respond? throughout their pregnancy, to help them ease stresses and fears and understand
the choices they have
Explain Key Pillars of Lamaze Evidence based - Recommendations are firmly grounded in latest research. Gives
us trust from parents and them the confidence to make informed choices and
advocate for themselves
Respectful - Everyone's journey to parenthood is unique. We respect each family
regardless of values. We firmly believe every parent benefits from an informed
pregnancy and birth.
Transformative - The journey from pregnancy to parenthood is transformative. We
are there for them to provide the information they need to better understand and
make decisions throughout this journey. We want parents to feel confident asking
questions and making informed decisions, giving them the ability to comfortably
take control of their journey.
, Be able to explain each of these statements of the -Women have an innate ability to give birth.
Lamaze Philosophy of Birth using examples. -Birth is transformative in the life of a family.
-Women's confidence and ability to give birth is either enhanced or diminished by
the care provider and place of birth.
-Women have the right to respectful care and continuous support.
-Women have the right to give birth free from routine medical interventions.
-Birth can safely take place in homes, birth centers and hospitals.
-Evidence-based care helps improve birth outcomes.
-Lamaze childbirth education empowers women to make informed choices in
healthcare and take responsibility for their health, and to trust their ability to give
birth.
Give examples of situations in everyday life where a An instinctive and primal reaction, rooted in the body's innate wisdom. Feeling a
person might sudden urge to step back from the curb just before a speeding car passes by.
instinctively react or use their "innate wisdom." Trusting your gut when making decisions.
Your friend says she thought Lamaze classes only taught Lamaze childbirth education empowers women from all walks of life to make
"breathing" informed choices in healthcare, to take responsibility for their health, and to trust
and "natural childbirth" and that "epidurals are bad". How their ability to give birth. Ensuring that "all parents make confident and informed
do you decisions and have the support and resources that result in safe and healthy
respond? birth."
Explain briefly the factors primarily responsible for the Better water treatment, housing, sanitation, introduction of antibiotics and blood
decrease in transfusions
both maternal and perinatal mortality during the
twentieth century.
List the organizations working to reduce the increase in - WHO
maternal - ACOG
mortality in the 21st century. - NIH
- The Joint Commission
Describe two ways that birth is the same across time and From the video "birth images from ancient times", the mother is upright, assisted
culture. by other women, mother seen as strong and capable.
Explain how the history of childbirth, the role of the Historically women have given birth in their homes surrounded by other women.
childbirth Childbirth has moved out of the home and women do not see birth regularly. The
educator and the benefits of childbirth classes all affect role of the childbirth educator is to educate and empower women and families
teaching and make them aware of their choices and how to make informed decisions.
expectant parents today. Childbirth classes help to bridge the gap in knowledge.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A friend asks you what Lamaze means today. How do you Lamaze is a guide and resource parents can use to empower themselves
respond? throughout their pregnancy, to help them ease stresses and fears and understand
the choices they have
Explain Key Pillars of Lamaze Evidence based - Recommendations are firmly grounded in latest research. Gives
us trust from parents and them the confidence to make informed choices and
advocate for themselves
Respectful - Everyone's journey to parenthood is unique. We respect each family
regardless of values. We firmly believe every parent benefits from an informed
pregnancy and birth.
Transformative - The journey from pregnancy to parenthood is transformative. We
are there for them to provide the information they need to better understand and
make decisions throughout this journey. We want parents to feel confident asking
questions and making informed decisions, giving them the ability to comfortably
take control of their journey.
, Be able to explain each of these statements of the -Women have an innate ability to give birth.
Lamaze Philosophy of Birth using examples. -Birth is transformative in the life of a family.
-Women's confidence and ability to give birth is either enhanced or diminished by
the care provider and place of birth.
-Women have the right to respectful care and continuous support.
-Women have the right to give birth free from routine medical interventions.
-Birth can safely take place in homes, birth centers and hospitals.
-Evidence-based care helps improve birth outcomes.
-Lamaze childbirth education empowers women to make informed choices in
healthcare and take responsibility for their health, and to trust their ability to give
birth.
Give examples of situations in everyday life where a An instinctive and primal reaction, rooted in the body's innate wisdom. Feeling a
person might sudden urge to step back from the curb just before a speeding car passes by.
instinctively react or use their "innate wisdom." Trusting your gut when making decisions.
Your friend says she thought Lamaze classes only taught Lamaze childbirth education empowers women from all walks of life to make
"breathing" informed choices in healthcare, to take responsibility for their health, and to trust
and "natural childbirth" and that "epidurals are bad". How their ability to give birth. Ensuring that "all parents make confident and informed
do you decisions and have the support and resources that result in safe and healthy
respond? birth."
Explain briefly the factors primarily responsible for the Better water treatment, housing, sanitation, introduction of antibiotics and blood
decrease in transfusions
both maternal and perinatal mortality during the
twentieth century.
List the organizations working to reduce the increase in - WHO
maternal - ACOG
mortality in the 21st century. - NIH
- The Joint Commission
Describe two ways that birth is the same across time and From the video "birth images from ancient times", the mother is upright, assisted
culture. by other women, mother seen as strong and capable.
Explain how the history of childbirth, the role of the Historically women have given birth in their homes surrounded by other women.
childbirth Childbirth has moved out of the home and women do not see birth regularly. The
educator and the benefits of childbirth classes all affect role of the childbirth educator is to educate and empower women and families
teaching and make them aware of their choices and how to make informed decisions.
expectant parents today. Childbirth classes help to bridge the gap in knowledge.
