Why water birth?
• The benefits are in the relaxation and comfort that warm water provides. Think about how good it feels to climb into a warm bath after a long stressful day. Once in the tub, you feel any muscle tension melt away. • The key to coping with contractions is to stay relaxed. The use of warm water submersion in labor is one of the best tools available to help you cope with contractions. • Because your baby floats in warm water in your womb during the nine months of pregnancy, the warm water in the birth tub is comforting and familiar. • Babies often don’t cry when they’re born into water. Once they’re brought to the surface, they feel the air on their face and begin breathing. Then they open their eyes and gaze straight into your face.
