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Discussion Title: Has anyone experienced a water birth?
Created by: Meghan
Created on: Mon, 04/23/2007 - 12:10pm.

I've heard that a water birth mimics the conditions in the womb and is easier for the baby. Sounds like it makes sense. Has anyone delivered in water?

Author: Host Marti
Replied: 4/24/2007 9:44pm.

Hi Meghan,

I have heard interesting things about water birth too.  I have never known anyone who has that type of birth though.

I hope that someone will be able to share their experiences.

Anyone out there know anything about water birth.

Marti

Author: Raeann
Replied: 5/18/2007 1:50pm.

We labored alot in the water. With my fisrt I tryed to deliver in the water. But I had a lip on my cervix. So we got out. The water got to hot and could not deliver in there. With my second they would not let me deliver in the water. My first was at a birth center. It closed so my second i had at the hospital and they do not alow water births. But they looked highly on going in the water during labor.

I will tell you that the water was so nice on the contractions. I would really like to deliver in the water. The women that I had in my Bradly class really enjoyed it and recommand it.

Author: Host Marti
Replied: 5/18/2007 9:09pm.

Hi Raeann,

 

I bet the water is really soothing.  I love a bath for relaxation and stress relief.  Thanks for sharing your experience.

 

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Marti

 

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