How To Have A Pain Free Water Birth
A birth in which the mother spends the final stages of labor in a birthing pool, with delivery taking place either in or out of the water." - Dictionary.com
Why Water Birth
A recent study of 2,615 women that participated in water birth, Reported no extra risks to mother or baby, and it helped relieve pain.
How To Have a Pain Free Natural Water Birth
One of the reasons that natural water birth has gained popularity is that it causes the perineum to become elastic and soften reducing the chance of tearing or needing of a episiotomy. This is especially beneficial to women who've had a tear or a episiotomy in prior births. Another bonus to having a water birth is that the warm water can be very relaxing and comforting to the laboring mother. This has shown to reduce stress hormones allowing endorphins to surge while blocking out pain.Though having a water birth can't guarantee a promise of a completely pain free labor and delivery. There are things you can do and practice to help prepare your body and mind to take the edge off. Here are 5 ways you can bring baby earth side with ease.
1. Find a comfortable position
The great thing about a birth pool is that they come in many different sizes, shapes and all sorts of great features. Some have inflatable seats, pillows and handles to hold onto that all offer a way for Mom to easily find a comfortable position to labor and deliver in.
2. Applying hot or cold compress
applying a hot or cold compress can be helpful with back pain during labor but can also be applied to the back of the neck, forehead or other pain areas. Our Natural Clay Packs can be cooled and warmed while still being flexible to mold into those areas you need it most.
3. Focus on breathing Baby down
Natural instinct when a contraction peaks rather than hold your breath, Try to focus on steady breathing and with each breath and contraction picture yourself breathing baby down and out.
4. Use Props
Even with all the bells and whistles some birth pools come with, It might not be what is right for you. It may be something simple needed, or nothing at all. However you birth is your choice and that is perfectly okay. Some nifty tools that can help are; Pool Noodles, Inflatable Birth Stool, Scalp or Back Massage tools, or Music
5. Acupressure and Massage
The "Double Hip Squeeze" is as described your partner, doula or midwife may use this technique (with your permission) by using their palms of each hand to push in and up on the fleshy part of the buttocks while holding the position. This also a great acupressure point for the Sacroiliac joints.
1. Find a comfortable position
The great thing about a birth pool is that they come in many different sizes, shapes and all sorts of great features. Some have inflatable seats, pillows and handles to hold onto that all offer a way for Mom to easily find a comfortable position to labor and deliver in.
2. Applying hot or cold compress
applying a hot or cold compress can be helpful with back pain during labor but can also be applied to the back of the neck, forehead or other pain areas. Our Natural Clay Packs can be cooled and warmed while still being flexible to mold into those areas you need it most.
3. Focus on breathing Baby down
Natural instinct when a contraction peaks rather than hold your breath, Try to focus on steady breathing and with each breath and contraction picture yourself breathing baby down and out.
4. Use Props
Even with all the bells and whistles some birth pools come with, It might not be what is right for you. It may be something simple needed, or nothing at all. However you birth is your choice and that is perfectly okay. Some nifty tools that can help are; Pool Noodles, Inflatable Birth Stool, Scalp or Back Massage tools, or Music
5. Acupressure and Massage
The "Double Hip Squeeze" is as described your partner, doula or midwife may use this technique (with your permission) by using their palms of each hand to push in and up on the fleshy part of the buttocks while holding the position. This also a great acupressure point for the Sacroiliac joints.
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