I delivered my first baby at home in a birthing pool in March.
I have such fantastic memories of the experience. I was nervous about how I would cope with the birth of my first child at home until I read about the benefits of water birth.
I had an amazing pain-free birth without the need for medical intervention or drugs. My labour was over quickly in just 3 hours and 33 minutes and my daughter was gently pushed out in the water calmly and slowly. I felt so relaxed and I needed no stitches.
Bobbie May is such a happy, contented baby and I strongly believe this is because of her gentle and gradual birth.
If anyone else is considering a water birth then this website is worth a look:
www.waterbabybirthingpoolhire.co.uk
They hire Birth Pool in a Box with all the accessories for a really reasonable price.
Lou x
Nov 15th, 2009, 15:17 PM
