Lamaze International, formerly the American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics or ASPO, is an organization dedicated to promoting the Lamaze technique of natural childbirth.[1] It was co-founded in 1960 by Elisabeth Bing and Marjorie Karmel.[2]
Formation | 1960 |
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Founders | Elisabeth Bing Marjorie Karmel |
Type | Non-profit organization |
Purpose | promoting the Lamaze technique of natural childbirth |
Website | www |
Formerly called | American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics (ASPO) |
References
edit- ^ David S. Kidder; Noah D. Oppenheim; Bruce K. Young, MD (13 October 2009). The Intellectual Devotional Health: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Digest a Daily Dose of Wellness Wisdom. Rodale. p. 273. ISBN 978-1-60529-330-1.
- ^ "Elisabeth Bing, 'Mother of Lamaze,' Dies at 100". New York Times. 17 May 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
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