Is water birth better than regular delivery?
I have never had a “regular” delivery, so I can’t compare the two, but I can tell you that there are many advantages to having a water birth–the water really takes the pressure off of you as you labor, it helps “shield” you from gravity, so you can move a lot easier. plus the warm water soothes your back during contractions and makes it bearable for those of us who do not want to get an epidural. Being hooke dup to an IV and other tubes and wires seems very scary for me during childbirth–I liked being able to walk around, move around in the water and manage my pain my own way. It was very empowering for me. I chose to labor in the water, and I gave birth out because it was easier for me to bear down out of the water. However, my labor was quick and very manageable. And it was my first child as well!
