Each of these can be used during labor to help the woman relax. The nurse should help the woman breathe at a comfortable pace, which helps her cope with the birthing process. Lamaze is the oldest and most popular technique used during childbirth. It is estimated that one in four women are taught using the Lamaze method. The Lamaze method considers birth to be a natural and healthy process. The method does not support or discourage women from using medications to manage labor and delivery pain or routine medical interventions during labor. Instead, it focuses on educating women about their options so they can make informed decisions about their labor and delivery. This method teaches breathing techniques that help the woman relax more during childbirth. Lamaze helps the woman concentrate by using different breathing patterns and relaxation techniques, giving her something else to focus on rather than the labor pains she is experiencing. In addition to relaxation and pain management, the Lamaze method also helps give women the confidence and motivation to get through the easiest and most difficult periods of labor.