Many women are choosing waterbirth and loving it.   For moms, the water offers a comfortable place that increases their ability to relax, let go of muscle tension, experience a sense of weightlessness, and allow the birth process to unfold naturally.  For babies, it is said to offer a gentle transition from one warm watery world into another. 

Our birth tub at The Birth House (or one you can rent for a home birth) can be used as a tool for labor and/or as a place to birth your baby.  Whatever your preference, it is great to have options in labor and birth, and go with what feels best at the time—whether it is a water or “land” birth.

What are the benefits of waterbirth and water labor? (According to Waterbirth International, www.waterbirth.org)

•    Speeds up labor

•    Reduces blood pressure

•    Gives mother more feelings of control

•    Provides significant pain relief

1. •   Promotes relaxation
   

2. •   Enables the mother to assume any position which is comfortable for                                             labor and birth
   

•    Conserves her energy

•    Reduces the need for drugs and interventions

•    Gives mother a private protected space

•    Reduces perineal trauma and eliminates episiotomies

•    Reduces cesarean section rates

1. •   Is highly rated by mothers - typically stating they would consider     giving birth in water again
   

•    Is highly rated by experienced providers

•    Encourages an easier birth