Water Birth Information Benefits, conditions, and Risks of Water Birth

In recent years, water birth has been an alternative to normal birth, because of its advantages.
But some women worry about this method and wonder about water birth, such as knowing their terms, benefits, and do they have certain risks or disadvantages?
So in this article, we take all you want to know about water birth and methods of doing and follow-up medical.

What is water birth?

Childbirth It is a natural birth carried out within a basin containing water up to a temperature of 37.5 º C, this relieves the feeling of pressure for the mother and provides the fetus to come out at a temperature resembling the amniotic fluid.
and childbirth is carried out in the water in two ways, either in the pelvis or by entering the water at the stage of labor and when the limbs of the fetus are completed, the mother completes the birth outside the water basin.

What are the conditions of water birth?

• The pregnancy is normal.
• Stabilize the condition of the mother and fetus and thus the stability and safety of the pregnancy.
• In case of premature delivery.
• In case of a twin pregnancy.
• In the case of skin disease in the mother, skin diseases are easy to spread, especially in water.

What are the benefits of childbirth in the water?

• Relieves normal natural birth pain.
• Water birth reduces the need for anesthesia and pain killers.
• Accelerates the process of childbirth and divorce.
• There are fewer cases of a vaginal rupture occurring in normal childbirth.
• Warm water reduces labor pains.
• Warm water makes you more comfortable and relaxed.
• Warm water reduces stress and muscle tension.

What are the risks of water birth?

• The mother or child is exposed to infection.
• Exit the umbilical cord before the child leaves the water.
• The child’s body temperature may be too high or too low.
• A child can start breathing while he is underwater.
• The child may have cramps or inability to breathe after discharge.

What are the contraindications of water birth?

There are cases where you do not have to complete the water delivery, namely:

• Disturbance in the heartbeat of the fetus.
• Bleeding If the uterus contractions are slow, get out until you get back and go out again.
• If you feel faint or sleepy.
• If blood pressure is measured and found to be low or high.
• If you feel severe pain and did not stop painkillers.

What are the ways to relieve pain during an underwater delivery?

The facilities can make massage for the mother’s back and shoulders while in the water, massage reduces pain and increases relaxation.
Respiratory regulation is important steps to relieve the pain of childbirth and warm water can help, the mother must regulate breathing between each contraction.
Focus on the comfort of the body and in the fetus and relax and think about positive ideas and the secretion of the natural analgesic androgenic hormone.
Inhalation of Alantonx gas, a mild and safe dwelling that is a mixture of oxygen and nitrous and called laughing gas, can be inhaled when needed from an industrial inhaler.

How does a child breathe underwater?

In traditional delivery, the fetus goes straight to the air and breathes quickly and begins to cry, but when discharged into the water is in an atmosphere similar to the uterus, it continues to breathe from the umbilical cord until the doctor lifts it slowly to hold the mother or one of the present and then starts breathing in the air.

In conclusion, we hope that we will provide you with all the information you need to know about giving birth in water. If your pregnancy goes through normally and you and your child are in good health, do not delay taking all the procedures for giving birth in water, and consult one of our doctors here.