Water Births

Waterbirth is a popular option providing a relaxed, gentle birth.  

People who have water births use less medicine for pain relief compared with people who give birth on land and report higher levels of satisfaction with pain relief and the experience of childbirth~ EvidencedBasedBirth. Each of our three birthing suites has a tub for your preferred use.

Research has verified many aspects of water labor and waterbirth:

  • Water facilitates mobility and enables the mother to assume any position that is comfortable for labor and birth

  • Speeds up labor

  • Reduces blood pressure

  • Gives mother feelings of control

  • Provides significant pain relief

  • Promotes relaxation

  • Conserves mother’s energy

  • Reduces the need for drugs and interventions

  • Gives mother a private protected space

  • Reduces perineal trauma and eliminates episiotomies

  • Reduces cesarean section rates

  • Is highly rated by mothers – typically stating they would consider giving birth in water again; some even stating they would never give birth any other way!

  • Is highly rated by experienced providers

  • Encourages an easier birth for mother and a gentler welcome for baby

 

“It was the perfect birthing experience”