Ep 89: A Deep Dive Into Water Birth

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In part two of our water birth series, we’re exploring more of the facts on water birth. Here’s what you’ll hear about in this episode:

• A brief history of water birth
• Benefits of laboring and birthing in water
• Common concerns about the safety of water birth (and whether these concerns are legitimate)
• The actual risks associated with water birth
• Discussion on why most OBs/hospitals don’t support water birth
• Whether water birth impacts a newborn’s microbiome
• Managing emergencies like hemorrhage and newborn resuscitation in the water
• The logistics of water birth – getting a tub, filling/emptying it, when to get in during labor, etc.
• Click here to read the Evidence Based Birth article on waterbirth
• Click here to check out the Waterbirth International website
• Click here to read the Evidence Based Birth article on whether water birth impacts a newborn’s microbiome

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