Identify and describe three alternative birthing practices that may be used to prepare for labor

What will be an ideal response?

A good answer would include the following key points:
- Lamaze birthing technique. This method makes use of breathing techniques and relaxation training. A "coach," typically the father, is trained along with the future mother. The emphasis is on educating the parents about the process of birth and minimizing the use of drugs.
- Bradley Method. Sometimes referred to as "husband-coached childbirth," is based on the idea that childbirth should be as natural as possible and involve no medication or hospital intervention. Mothers-to-be are taught relaxation techniques, and the importance of good nutrition and exercise.
- Hypnobirthing. This is a new and popular technique that involves a form of self-hypnosis during delivery, which induces a sense of calm, thereby reducing pain.