How Do Birthing Pools Help With Pain Relief During Labour?
Using water during childbirth can act as a very effective form of pain relief, as well as bringing benefits to you and your baby. Using a birth pool to combat the pain associated with childbirth is much like using hydrotherapy to alleviate back pain, or taking a bath to soothe a stomach ache. The water you submerge yourself in is buoyant and supporting. This level of support will in itself lessen the impact of contractions, which in turn reduces the level of pain you feel. Birth pools provide labouring women with a calm and relaxing environment. Fear and tension during childbirth will without doubt heighten the pain of contractions. By immersing yourself in a calm and soothing environment for your child birth, you are relaxing yourself. Feeling relaxed during labour allows for less muscle tension, which will allow you to cope with your contractions. A relaxed childbirth will also allow you to feel in control of your contractions, which in itself can act as a great pain management techn
