WaterBirth

Leanne&Bump..x · Oct 18th, 2008, 06:13 AM

Im leaning towards a water birth, if it is possible..
I know some of the good points, such as:
*The water helps ease the contractions
*Less likely to tear
*The baby is born from water to water therefore some babies are more calmer
Does anybody know any more?

The only bad point i know so far is that with a water birth your only pain relief is gas and air, and you need to climb out to a bed to deliver the placenta (i dont mind that though)does anybody have anymore ?

Has anyone had a water birth? What was your experience like..good and bad please

Thanks x

Mervs Mum · Oct 18th, 2008, 06:23 AM

I didnt have a water birth but I did use the pool. I wasnt in long (about an hour) as I was almost fully dialated and decided I wanted out!! I have to say though when I got in it really did help with the contractions. They say they wont put you in if you've had pethadine but they put me in.....it had pretty much worn off though and I had hubby, MW and a nurse with me.

x

Oct 18th, 2008, 06:13 AM	#1
Leanne&Bump..x Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newcastle, Tyne & Wear Posts: 697	WaterBirth Im leaning towards a water birth, if it is possible.. I know some of the good points, such as: The water helps ease the contractions Less likely to tear *The baby is born from water to water therefore some babies are more calmer Does anybody know any more? The only bad point i know so far is that with a water birth your only pain relief is gas and air, and you need to climb out to a bed to deliver the placenta (i dont mind that though)does anybody have anymore ? Has anyone had a water birth? What was your experience like..good and bad please Thanks x

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Oct 18th, 2008, 06:23 AM	#2
Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,347	I didnt have a water birth but I did use the pool. I wasnt in long (about an hour) as I was almost fully dialated and decided I wanted out!! I have to say though when I got in it really did help with the contractions. They say they wont put you in if you've had pethadine but they put me in.....it had pretty much worn off though and I had hubby, MW and a nurse with me. x
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