Aren't water births dangerous?
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Actually, some midwifes are not keen on carrying out water births because it can cause complications during the actual delivery. I wanted a water birth but my midwife advised me that I could stay in the water until the time the baby is crowning and then I would have to move to a delivery table. The reason for this is because 1. the temperature of the baby 2. It's easier on a delivery table for the baby to be delivered directly onto the mother and 3. I believe there is some risk of the baby being unable to breathe if there are complications and there is need for intervention.
the baby is in fluid inside the woman, the won't breath until they come out of the water. they get their oxygen from the umbilical cord, which isn't cut until after the baby comes out.
crazy fool-dont you think theyd have thought that one thru before they started doin it?
i heard that water birth is more comfortable for both the mother and the baby
The baby has been surrounded by liquid for 9 months already. And they come out clean in the water!
no and they are the in thing these days.
no they are not dangerous - what do you think is in the womb
No. Perfectly safe and can help ease the pain of contractions. It is also supposed to be less traumatic for the baby.
Not at all. You should read any papers from Michel Odent a famous french obstetrician. He is an expert in this field.
no babys are good under the water honestly. but they dont stay there long anyway
baby gets air through ambilical chord.
this is not cut until the baby is out of the water.
yes some ppl think it is. the temerature could increase or go up when it is supposed to stay the same. but other ppl say that it sooths the pain. thats all i know sorry. and no the baby cannot drown.
no they can't drown. Nope, not dangerous. In fact, studies have shown that a water birth can be less stressful on the baby and mother. Sadly, they were not available at my hospital.
iv always been told that a water birth is very cool and safe and the baby wont drowned because the baby has been living in water the whole 9 months
When the baby is born it doesnt usually take its first breath.. its usually helped, old fashion procedures was to hang the baby unside down by its ankles and smack its bottom, to make it gasp for air. Its very unlikely a baby could drown under the water as the midwife is fully trained to catch the baby as soon as its pushed out.
no they are not dangerous however if you defecate in the water then you will have to do normal labor.
Acutually, they can't. Babies breathe through the placenta until the umbilical cord is cut. In fact, babies lungs often contain some fluid when they are first born, which is normally coughed (or occaisonally suctioned) out.
A water birth is much less stressful for a newborn because they get time to adapt to being out of the mother's womb before being exposed to any additional changes.
Water births have also been proven less stressful for the mothers despite a lack of options for painkillers. They are prevalent in Europe than in the U.S.
The baby won't drown. They don't breath until there is a change in pressure in their lungs, which won't happen until they go from liquid to air. Not only that, but they get oxygen from the unbilical cord, so they don't need to breath until the unbilical cord stops working.
Having attended a water birth, I can tell you that it one of the best things to watch. Babies love to be born in the water.. they will kick and make faces before you bring them out of the water, it's pretty neat to watch.
I hope it is not dangerous.I am planning a home water-birth for early December;-) No, water-birth is quite safe. Women have been doing it for centuries in other countries. There are tribal women who give birth in the warm oceans.now that scares me. I think one of the problems that a woman can have during water-birth is if she gets in the water too early.it can slow down labor. The only other real problem is that you want to make sure you have a deep enough pool and are in a position where the baby's hand/arm/any skin will not surface before the baby's head. There have been births where an arm has come out of the water and the baby started to breath under water when it felt the cooler air, but I think that is fairly rare. There are plenty of great water-birth sites out there if your are thinking about water-birth.
In 2000 I laboured in water and the hospital wouldn't let me push underwater - each time I pushed, they lifted my pelvis out of the water whilst the rest of the time I lay underwater . Apparently there had been an accident that year where a baby had swallowed water prior to reaching the water surface. I was told babies only breathe the minute they are first touched, so something obvviously went wrong there. I've never heard of that happening before and would certainly recommend labouring in water if you can. You could always hop out at the last minute if you prefer.
I have had four children and the last one I gave birth to in the water I only wish I had given birth to all the others in the water It was the most amazing experience I was much more in control, able to move and no stitches. My baby was happy calm and beautiful. I really would advise it over anything. good luck
Water births are not considered dangerous to mother or baby providing the pregnancy is normal and you don't require alot of monitoring.
When the baby is born into water, its automatic reflex is not to take a breath. The baby gets all of its oxygen still from the cord which is attached to the placenta until it is cut.
As soon as the baby emerges from the water, then it takes a big breath.
This reflex can be tested when you take a newborn into a swimming pool, if the baby is submerged, it instinctively holds its breath.
Water births do provide women with comfort and pain relief but for a friend of mine who attempted to have one, the water simply irritated her!
If your in the middle of the ocean and your boat sinks it might be dangerous !!All the blood will attract the sharks..
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