mihrab: (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca
object: a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
lamaze method of childbirth: a method that prepares a mother for natural childbirth; the pregnant woman (in classes and at home) practices (usually with the help of a coach) and learns about the physiology of childbirth and techniques of relaxation, concentration, and breathing