Waterbirth
Labor and birth in a bath of warm water is a very popular homebirth option. The relaxation and pain-relieving effect of water immersion are incredible!
Sprouting Hope Midwifery has inflatable pools available for rent, with a single-use liner and all the accessories to make set-up and clean-up smooth and easy.
Birth-Pool-In-A-Box Eco Rental is $100 including the liner.
Known benefits of water for labor and birth
from Waterbirth International, www.waterbirth.org
- 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 mother’s 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- typically stating they would consider giving birth in water again
- Is highly rated by experienced providers
- Encourages an easier birth for mother and a gentler welcome for baby
Placing a pool of water in a birth room changes the atmosphere immediately. Voices get softer, the mother stays calmer and everyone becomes less stressed.
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