We honor and respect the diversity of all families. Waterbirth Waterbirth at home can be a gentle loving way to bring your baby into the world. Helps mother to conserve her energy. Water supports the mother's weight so that her energy can be used to cope with the contractions. Promotes deeper relaxation.
Immersion is often more effective and safer than an epidural.
Facilitates a dysfunctional labor. Water can reduce the need for drugs to artificially stimulate labor. Change of consciousness. Water helps a woman to let go and focus inward as labor strengthens. Moisture in the air makes it easier to breathe and can be helpful to women with asthma.