Not only is this type of delivery less painful for the mother, this type of birth has advantages for the baby too. A water birth is a birth that takes place when the mother is submerged in water during labour. The baby is expelled from the uterus into the water, and then slowly raised outside the water tub. Relaxing Water has a very analgesic and soothing effect. If a woman in labour lies down in a warm tub, her body relaxes and is less likely to secrete stress-related hormones.
Women achieve a certain level of comfort in water that reduces fear and stress levels.
Water divides pressure equally on all parts of a woman in labour, thereby reducing pain. Also, as her stress levels decrease, her sensory stimulation is reduced. Better contractions As the lower half of the body is under water, the blood supply to the uterus is increased. Naturally, contractions of the uterus are faster and more efficient. The mother also feels less pressure on the abdomen and uterus with contractions.