The most common question people have about birth outside of a hospital is how it’s possible to cope with pain.
Prepare for the birth you want for your baby.
Education, midwifery care, and a support team are all important pieces to prepare for natural birth. One of best tools we have to offer is hydrotherapy. The large majority of our clients use water during labor, either in their own tub, shower, or using a specially designed birth pool. Birth pools are amazing because they are built to allow your belly to be fully submerged in warm water and are inflated to provide additional comfort while you navigate movement and positions. This is key to help soothe the intensity of your labor. Well over half of the births I’ve attended have been in water! Not only is it beneficial for laboring and easing baby out, but it also allows for a very gentle transition for your baby who has only ever experienced a warm fluid environment.
What are the benefits of waterbirth?
Water facilitates comfort and mobility. Buoyancy helps you feel lighter and makes it easier to change positions
May lead to a shorter labor
Reduces blood pressure
Promotes relaxation
Conserves your energy
Provides a safe feeling and protected space
Reduces the rates of interventions and cesarean sections
Offers a gentle transition for your baby from womb to world
Support is key.
When you feel safe, relaxed, and supported, oxytocin and other hormones increase naturally in your body which is key in helping labor progress. Our birth team will be there to monitor you and baby in the water without you having to get out, keep the temperature warm, and provide support as your labor.
A professional grade waterbirth pool and all supplies needed are provided to all home birth clients as part of our homebirth package.
If you are interested in waterbirth and have questions, please get in touch and I’m happy to help.
Contact us to plan your waterbirth!
