Read method

/rid ˌmɛθəd/
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Definitions of Read method
  1. noun
    a method of natural childbirth that assumes it is a normal process and that the pain is largely psychological; involves education and breathing exercises to foster relaxation and other exercises
    synonyms: Read method of childbirth
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    type of:
    natural childbirth
    labor and childbirth without medical intervention; no drugs are given to relieve pain or aid the birth process
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