Lamaze International

Dates:
Active 1951
Active 1998

Biographical notes:

Founded in 1960 as the American Society for Psychoprophylaxis, the organization was later known as ASPO/Lamaze and Lamaze International. The Lamaze method of childbirth involved the psychological and physical preparation by the mother for the purpose of suppressing pain and facilitating delivery without drugs. Originally a medical society, it was soon organized into 3 divisions: physicians, professionals and teachers, and parents. Two of the earliest organizers were Marjorie Karmel, author of Thank You, Dr. Lamaze (1959) and Elisabeth Bing, a physical therapist who became one of the country's leading proponents of the method.

From the description of Records, 1951-1998 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122413314

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Subjects:

  • Childbirth
  • Maternal and infant welfare

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  • United States (as recorded)