I just found out that a tub will be available during labor!!!

[gigismom]

My midwife told me a week ago that the new L and D at the hospital where I plan to deliver is just implementing their labor tubs and they may be ready for my delivery. I asked again this week and she gave me the number for the manager of L and D so I could inquire as she wasn't sure. I just got a call back and YES... they are ready. I will be able to labor in water at the hospital! I am so excited!! I have never researched this too much because I thought it wasn't an option for me. Now I have to figure out how this all might work since I plan to stay at home as long as possible etc... I guess I will see when the time comes. Anyway, for those of you who have labored/delivered in water, when is the best time to get in? Is there a time when it is not recommended to get in? Does the water tend to speed up labor or slow it down? Please share your experiences..

peace
jen

[ethansemi]

I think I got in around 6-7 cen....It was AMAZING!!!!!!! I never felt the "ring of fire" when I was pushing him out!

[marlygf]

I labored in the tub with both my boys. the wonderful thing about water is when you're laboring well, it will speed it up. I got in at 8cm with my second and I'm not even sure with my first. It was so wonderful though! In the tub and on the toilet are my favorite places to labor. This time I'm really hoping to have the baby in the tub and I'm hoping the "ring of fire" won't be so fire'y

I'm so excited you'll have the tub, the tub is my drug