WATERBIRTH

Water birth is a safe, gentle avenue to help welcome your baby into the world. Many home birth client also opt for a water birth.

Anchorage hospitals do not allow women to birth in water, therefore women who desire water birth can choose home or birth center birth.

About Water Birth

BENEFITS OF WATER BIRTH

Water birth has many benefits, with a more relaxing birth experience being the primary reason women opt for giving birth in water.

Other advantages to water birthing include:

Immersing yourself in a warm bath is an efficient way to reduce anxiety, lower your blood pressure and increase your comfort.
Water birth can contribute to a shorter labor. Warm water helps contractions progress more smoothly, which in turn can shorten your labor. Its buoyancy also allows freedom of movement for mothers as they shift from one position to another during labor.
Water lessens the need for pain medication. Water labor can help improve blood flow to the uterine muscles, making labor more comfortable.
Water birth can boost the connection between mother and baby. With increased comfort levels, some people report feeling more present and bonded with their babies through the birthing process.