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WATER BIRTH

 

Water labor and birth are some of the many birthing options available to you when you choose Beyond Conception Midwifery.

 

Many mothers find great relief and comfort laboring and birthing in water!  Known benefits of water labor and waterbirth:

 

  • Facilitates mobility and enables the mother to assume any position which is comfortable for labor and birth

  • Speeds up labor

  • Reduces blood pressure

  • Gives mother more feelings of control

  • Provides significant pain relief

  • Promotes relaxation

  • Conserves her energy

  • Reduces the need for drugs and interventions

  • Gives mother a private protected space

  • Reduces perineal trauma and eliminates episiotomies

  • Reduces cesarean section rates

  • Is highly rated by mothers

  • Is highly rated by experienced providers

  • Encourages an easier birth for mother and a gentler welcome for baby

(from http://www.waterbirth.org/waterbirth-information)

 

Birth Pool Supplies:

www.birthwithlove.com

www.yourwaterbirth.com

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