Lamaze breathing is just one of the techniques that you may learn in a child birth class. You will find these breathing exercises helpful if you are a first time mom or if you have never learned how to manage your pain through breathing. There are actually several types of Lamaze breathing. You will learn all of them in your childbirth class but you can also practice them now to help you relax and prepare for the birth of your child. The most important thing to remember when using Lamaze breathing techniques is to do what you feel comfortable with. Practice each technique and decide what you like the best. As long as you keep breathing, you are doing it right.