Hypnobirthing & Me
Oct 29, 20192 min
I never planned a WATER BIRTH, I certainly didnโt plan to birth both my girls in water. The idea initially seemed really odd but once I was in there I didnโt want to get out. As soon as I entered that warm water, I felt my body instinctively relaxed and we all know how beneficial being relaxed during labour is to the muscles of the uterus. ๐
ย Research shows women who have water births have drug free births. For me I tried gas and air at one point when in labour with Jorja but the breathing technique was different to what I had been doing. In the second stage of labour at that point I decided just to keep going without it. .
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ย The benefits to a woman in labour in water are: .
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ย ๐ Increases privacy and there is an argument to say it may also be a subconscious symbol of a womb like environment. .
ย ๐ Provides significant pain relief. .
ย ๐ Reduces the need for drugs and interventions. .
ย ๐ Encourages a womanโs sense of control in labour. .
ย ๐ Facilitates mobility and enables a woman to adopt optimal positions for an active birth. .
ย ๐ Speeds up labour. .
ย ๐ Promotes relaxation and conserves energy. .
ย ๐ Helps to reduce tearing. .
ย ๐ Is rated highly by mothers and midwives. .
ย ๐ Encourages an easier birth for the mum and a gentler welcome for the baby. .
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ย Iโve had two water births so I have nothing to compare it to but it is believed that when using water, the contractions become more efficient and more manageable, making birth a more positive experience. .
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Are you planning a water birth? Have you had one in the past? Share your thoughts in the comments below ๐๐ป
ย Any questions for me, please get in touch.