Teaching normal birth interactively.

IN THIS COLUMN, THE AUTHOR PROVIDES EXAMPLES OF TEACHING STRATEGIES THAT CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS MAY UTILIZE TO ILLUSTRATE EACH OF THE SIX CARE PRACTICES SUPPORTED BY LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL TO PROMOTE NORMAL BIRTH: labor begins on its own, freedom of movement throughout labor, continuous labor support, no routine interventions, non-supine (e.g., upright or side-lying) positions for birth, and no separation of mother and baby with unlimited opportunity for breastfeeding.