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Waterbirth

benefits of waterbirth

 

  • Water facilitates mobility and enables the mother to assume any position that is comfortable for labor and birth
  • Speeds up labor
  • Reduces blood pressure
  • Gives mother feelings of control
  • Provides significant pain relief
  • Promotes relaxation
  • Conserves mother’s energy
  • Reduces the need for drugs and interventions
  • Gives mother a private protected space
  • Reduces perineal trauma and eliminates episiotomies
  • Reduces cesarean section rates
  • Is highly rated by mothers – typically stating they would consider giving birth in water again; some even stating they would never give birth any other way!
  • Is highly rated by experienced providers
  • Encourages an easier birth for mother and a gentler welcome for baby

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At Heart to Heart Homebirth, our Certified Nurse-Midwives are trained and experienced in waterbirth! We even provide pools to rent if you desire (for our clients only). 

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Fresh Pine Photography- St. Louis Motherhood Stories

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Bio photos by Cori Nations Photography  


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