,Lamaze Exam Module 2 (2025) – Complete
Pregnancy & Childbirth Study Guide | Safe &
Healthy Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Labor
Preparation, and Postpartum Support – 100%
Verified Answers & Notes.
Shared decision making model
model that respects and uses the preferences of the patient and the expertise and judgment of
the clinician.
Informed refusal
a patient's decision to refuse recommended treatment after all options, potential risks, and
potential benefits have been thoroughly explained
Informed consent includes
Risks, benefits, complications, alternatives
Shared decision making: BRAIN
Benefits, Risks and Reality, Alternatives, Intuition, Now? or Never?
Informed decision making questions
Do we have time to talk?
What are the benefits of doing this?
What would be the risks?
What procedures and treatments might end up being needed?
What else can we try?
What if we wait an hour?
What if we don't do it at all?
Comfort and Relaxation During Pregnancy and Beyond
Mindfulness, meditation, progressive relaxation, selective relaxation, guided imagery, massage,
music, breathing, journaling.
Mindfulness and Meditation
, tools that remind us to self-reflect
tuning out the world
become more present and centered
progressive relaxation
lying down comfortably and tensing and releasing the tension in each major muscle group in
turn
selective relaxation
similar to progressive relaxation but focused on one area of the body. (in labor focus on
releasing perineum, shoulders, jaws)
Guided imagery
intentional visualization of images that are calming, relaxing, or beneficial in other ways
Massage
Simple massage such as rubbing the back, shoulders, hands, feet, scalp
Music
Some release tension by listening to music (dancing to music can also provide movement)
Breathing
used during relaxation practice, yoga breathing, can be used at the end of contractions to relax
muscles.
Journaling
practice to address issues the may cause stress. Write about thoughts, feelings, experiences
surrounding pregnancy
Feelings Surrounding Pregnancy First Trimester
Excited, nervous, anxious, mood swings, worried, disconnected
Feelings Surrounding Pregnancy Second Trimester
Dependency, starts feeling real, not attractive, creative, unfocused, dreaming of baby
Feelings Surrounding Pregnancy Third Trimester
Excited, nesting, terrified, relief, helpless, strong
Feelings Surrounding Pregnancy After Baby
Pregnancy & Childbirth Study Guide | Safe &
Healthy Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Labor
Preparation, and Postpartum Support – 100%
Verified Answers & Notes.
Shared decision making model
model that respects and uses the preferences of the patient and the expertise and judgment of
the clinician.
Informed refusal
a patient's decision to refuse recommended treatment after all options, potential risks, and
potential benefits have been thoroughly explained
Informed consent includes
Risks, benefits, complications, alternatives
Shared decision making: BRAIN
Benefits, Risks and Reality, Alternatives, Intuition, Now? or Never?
Informed decision making questions
Do we have time to talk?
What are the benefits of doing this?
What would be the risks?
What procedures and treatments might end up being needed?
What else can we try?
What if we wait an hour?
What if we don't do it at all?
Comfort and Relaxation During Pregnancy and Beyond
Mindfulness, meditation, progressive relaxation, selective relaxation, guided imagery, massage,
music, breathing, journaling.
Mindfulness and Meditation
, tools that remind us to self-reflect
tuning out the world
become more present and centered
progressive relaxation
lying down comfortably and tensing and releasing the tension in each major muscle group in
turn
selective relaxation
similar to progressive relaxation but focused on one area of the body. (in labor focus on
releasing perineum, shoulders, jaws)
Guided imagery
intentional visualization of images that are calming, relaxing, or beneficial in other ways
Massage
Simple massage such as rubbing the back, shoulders, hands, feet, scalp
Music
Some release tension by listening to music (dancing to music can also provide movement)
Breathing
used during relaxation practice, yoga breathing, can be used at the end of contractions to relax
muscles.
Journaling
practice to address issues the may cause stress. Write about thoughts, feelings, experiences
surrounding pregnancy
Feelings Surrounding Pregnancy First Trimester
Excited, nervous, anxious, mood swings, worried, disconnected
Feelings Surrounding Pregnancy Second Trimester
Dependency, starts feeling real, not attractive, creative, unfocused, dreaming of baby
Feelings Surrounding Pregnancy Third Trimester
Excited, nesting, terrified, relief, helpless, strong
Feelings Surrounding Pregnancy After Baby
