Why you should not give birth underwater - Page 3

[catballou24]

i had dd in a birthing tub and it was wonderful. i did alot of research beforehand and came to the conclusion that it was something i at least wanted to try. i labored for 3.5 hours total (about 45 mins of it in the water) and she was born in 2 mins. of pushing. i didn't tear, didn't even have a nik. she was alert and a really healthy color right away. i think it is important to do your own research, but if an author doesn't cite sources then i have to take it as opinion. there are militant midwives out there who think their way is the only way..

i do believe that a baby born in water needs to come out of the water right away. i'm not one to let the baby "swim". but that's just my own gut feeling on it. we are planning another home/waterbirth anyday now so hopefully it will all be as smooth as it was with my dd..

excellent points made by all with this thread...

[Boobiemama]

I think that was a silly article and the author was grasping at straws trying to come up with risks. I had a waterbirth for my last baby, and my DOCTOR who caught Jack didnt inform me of any risks! I loved finding an OB who believes in natural birth and waterbirths, what a guy to get down on his knees and get his shirt sleeves wet to catch a baby!

[huggerwocky]

I think it's been used for years in other countries and that it's safe.