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Giving birth in water is another option to consider when preparing for birth. What is more, water birth also forms a part of a non-interventionist philosophy. It is a beautiful and respectful way of birthing and being born and is practiced in many countries like: Australia, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, Holland, the UK, Israel, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Ecuador among many others.
Water Birth
What are the benefits?
Mother chooses the position
It is recommended to get into the water in the active phase the cervix dilated to at least 5 cm. The relaxing effect of the water may slow labor when entering too early. Nonetheless, it is the mother who decides when the time is right.
The first moments
Baby born in water continues receiving oxygen from her mother through the umbilical cord after birth, it is similar to the environment that a baby born within an intact amniotic sac has.
A shorter birth
Water labor compared to other positions and options of birthing has shown to shorten the first phases of labor, reduces the rate of episiotomy and the use of obstetric analgesia. Giving birth in water by following all the recommendations and instructions is a healthy and safe choice both for mother as well as for baby.
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