- Birthing in water allows for increased mobility with different positions within a calm, safe and relaxing environment.
- Water supports upright positions allowing gravity to assist in in fetal decent.
- Water support can offer relief from back pain and pressure especially at full dilation.
- Reduced blood pressure, reduced anxiety and reduced laboring time.
- Facilitates oxytocin production and pain reducing endorphin production.
- Higher rate of intact perineum, lower rate of postpartum hemorrhage.
- Eating and natural hydration encouraged.