Two Rivers Midwifery
Water Birth
Interest in water tubs for labor and birth has exploded in recent years. Yet, the use of water in the birthplace is probably as old as birth itself. It is truly one of the most comfortable and natural ways to labor and birth for both mom and baby.
Benefits of Water Birth
- Increases comfort
- Eases labor pain
- Helps shorten labor
- Provides a feeling of security and privacy for the mom
- Increases the mom's feeling of being in control
- Facilitates helpful positions for the baby's passage
- Provides a more gentle transition for the baby
- Reduces perineal tears
Moms are often able to catch their own babies in the water
Is Water Birth for You?
Our experience has been that some clients are very clear that laboring and birthing in the water is the only way for them. Others aren't sure, but would like to have it available as an option. Some of our clients birth in the water and some don't. Most enjoy the tub for some portion of their labors.
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A Tub for Our Clients
Two Rivers Midwifery has a tub that we offer to clients free of charge. It is the right size for both a laboring woman and her birth companion to soak. It has a heater and can be placed anywhere in the home that is roomy enough and is within reach of a hot water source via a long garden hose.
