ASK: My partner does not want to have a water birth. What can I...
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Women often call me and say, I'd like a water birth. And I tell them, what does your partner think? I asked...
ASK: Is having a water birth at my local hospital possible?
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Waterbirth has been accepted in over 102 countries around the world and all over Europe waterbirth is available in every house. The...
ASK: How long should my baby stay under water during a water birth?
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As soon as your baby comes out into the water, someone will assist you or your partner to lift the baby up....
ASK: Could my baby drown in the water during a water birth?
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Babies grow in fluid. It's called amniotic fluid and the baby actually makes that fluid in its own body. And just imagine...
ASK: Should I be concerned about my baby’s gut flora being affected by having...
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As a baby is born. It comes through the vagina and it picks up the bacteria that the mother has in that...
ASK: Why would I consider a water birth or getting into water for my...
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I think every woman should be offered a bath in labor. It's a warm bath, a bath that covers her abdomen. Being...
