Last updated on August 5, 2023 by Roger Kaufman
The truth about life, an incredibly beautiful water birth
A peaceful water birth in the water. A cheerful birth experience at home with a look behind the scenes.
You will also learn a lot about them in this video placenta.
A big thank you to the parents who make this beautiful video available to the general public, it's simply brilliant!!!
How a new life sees the sun through a birth in water
How to prepare for a water birth
Are you considering a water birth? Find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of the birth in the water, what to use and what options there are to relieve symptoms.
What is a water birth?
Water birth is the procedure for giving birth in Water using a deep bath or birthing pool. Staying in the water during labor is shown to help with discomfort and more relaxing is in the water. The Water can help support your weight, making it much easier to walk around and feel more in control during labor.
Can I have a water birth?
A water birth is an alternative for you if you have had a low-risk pregnancy and your midwife or your obstetrician believes this is safe for you and your child. You can talk to them about this at any of your prenatal consultations.
You may not have the option of having a water birth if:
- Your child is clasp;
- you have twins or triplets;
- Your child is premature (under 37 weeks);
- Your child actually passed meconium before or during labor;
- you have active herpes;
- you have preeclampsia;
- you have an infection;
- They bleed;
- Her amniotic sac is actually since over 24 hours Broken;
- You have previously had a cesarean section;
- You are at great risk of having birth problems.
You most likely will not have a water birth if you have any of the threat elements mentioned above, as it may be difficult to get you out of the pool safely in an emergency situation. If you have an infection, there is a risk of passing it to your child in the water.
If you are at high risk of bleeding, it may be unsafe to remain in the swimming pool because it is difficult to determine how much blood has actually been lost in the water.
The warm water can help you relax relax, to relieve and comfort.
The support of the water implies that you can try different positions and move more easily.
When you stand upright in the water, gravity helps move the baby toward the birth canal.
If you stay in the water you can Hypertension reduce and minimize feelings of stress and anxiety. This allows your body to better release endorphins, which can help relieve discomfort.
The water can help increase back pain and the feeling of pressure, especially if you are fully dilated.
Staying in the pool during labor and birth can be a “cozy” Be an experience that makes you feel safe.
The water can help your perineum (the perineum is the region between the anus and the external genital organs) to slowly expand as the baby's head is born, minimizing the risk of injury.
Ask your midwife if any of the above apply to you.
You won't be able to make some pain-relieving decisions. For example, you cannot do so at least 6 hours before entering the swimming pool opiate to have.
Your contractions may decrease or become weaker, especially if you enter the pool early.
If the water in the swimming pool is too cold when giving birth, there is a risk for you Kind the risk of hypothermia. However, your midwife will check the water temperature regularly. If your child's temperature is low, skin-to-skin contact and warm towels will help.
If problems arise, you may have to leave the pool.
Your midwife will most likely ask you to leave the pool to deliver the placenta.
