Water birth – in which a woman spends some or all of labour and delivery in a warm water pool – has become more popular as a gentler form of birthing. While its proponents claim it helps provide ...

Although it's less traditional, the rising interest in water births is more than just a fad. According to medical experts, women who choose to have a water birth see plenty of extra benefits. Joann ...

Women who use water immersion during labor and birth experience better maternal and neonatal outcomes compared to those who ...

When I first heard about water births, I felt both curious and nervous. The idea of bringing a new life into a warm, soothing pool of water seemed magical. However, I soon found many myths that raised ...

Women who use water immersion during labour and birth experience better maternal and neonatal outcomes compared to those who receive epidural anesthesia, according to a study led by midwife Soledad ...