What is a water birth?

Plenty of moms and practitioners tout its potential benefits, and it’s generally accepted among many midwives.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends laboring in water but delivering on land.

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What are the benefits of a water birth?

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What are the downsides and risks of a water birth?

But ACOG still says no when it comes to actually giving birth in the water.

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Who should not have a water birth?

(Birthing tubs come equipped with a thermometer.)

How much does a water birth cost?

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What happens when you go into labor during a water birth?

Your practitioner will monitor your baby’s condition with an underwater Doppler unit.

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