Water birth is a birthing method in which the expectant mother gives birth while in water. In this method, the mother sits in a water-filled pool or tub during labor and delivers the baby.

Water birth can help reduce pain during labor, allow the mother to relax, and widen the birth canal. Additionally, when the baby is born, they are delivered into the water, and the warmth of the water helps maintain the baby’s body temperature immediately after birth.

However, water birth may not be suitable for every expectant mother. If medical intervention is needed during delivery or if the mother has certain medical conditions, water birth might not be advisable. Furthermore, mothers opting for a water birth should be closely monitored by the medical team to ensure that labor is progressing normally.

The decision to have a water birth is made jointly between the expectant mother and the doctor. Your doctor will assess both your medical condition and the baby’s to determine whether water birth is a safe and suitable option for you.