A observation and analysis on Lamaze breathing during the process of labor

Abstract

Objective To observe the effect of Lamaze breathing during the process of labor.Methods 240 puerperas who gave vaginal delivery in our hospital during the period of February 2010 to February 2013 were enrolled as study subjects.The control group received routine care,while the study group received Lamaze breathing.The pain level,rate of Cesarean section,postpartum hemorrhage,and neonatal asphyxia.Results The pain level (3.63 + 1.02),and rates of Cesarean section (15.00％),postpartum hemorrhage (3.33％),and neonatal asphyxia (7.50％)were reduced in the study group,with significant differences as compared with the control group (P＜0.05).Conclusions Lamaze breathing can relieve pain level in puerperas and reduce rates of postpartum hemorrhage,neonatal asphyxia,and Cesarean section. Key words: Lamaze breathing; Process of labor; Pain