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]

Lamaze International
Formation1960
FoundersElisabeth Bing
Marjorie Karmel
TypeNon-profit organization
Purposepromoting the Lamaze technique of natural childbirth
Websitewww.lamaze.org
Formerly called
American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics (ASPO)

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Elisabeth Bing, 'Mother of Lamaze,' Dies at 100". New York Times. 17 May 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
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