Why have a water birth?
• Facilitates mobility and enables the mother to assume any position which is comfortable for labor and pushing
• Reduces blood pressure
• Provides natural pain relief
• Promotes relaxation
• Conserves energy
• Reduces the need for medications and interventions
• Reduces perineal tearing
• Reduces transmission of GBS
• Encourages an easier birth and a gentle welcome for baby
Your midwife will discuss with you any potential advantages and disadvantages of water immersion for labor and birth during your prenatal visits.
• Facilitates mobility and enables the mother to assume any position which is comfortable for labor and pushing
• Reduces blood pressure
• Provides natural pain relief
• Promotes relaxation
• Conserves energy
• Reduces the need for medications and interventions
• Reduces perineal tearing
• Reduces transmission of GBS
• Encourages an easier birth and a gentle welcome for baby
Your midwife will discuss with you any potential advantages and disadvantages of water immersion for labor and birth during your prenatal visits.
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