Patient's question:
I'm about to give birth, and when I had a thorough check-up, everything was normal. I heard about a new technique called water birth, and I'd like to try it too. It's said that it can reduce pain, and it can reduce pain. I want to know if this technique is safe?Doctor's answer:
Giving birth in a warm water birthing pool can increase the pain a pregnant woman experiences throughout the labor process. Since the birthing pool is similar to the amniotic fluid environment in the mother's uterus, the fetus will have difficulty adapting to this new external environment after returning to the mother's body. The fetus's "instinct" will make them hold their breath before emerging from the water, ensuring they will not choke. Water birth not only results in less bleeding during labor and minimal tearing of the perineum but also allows the mother's position in the water to be adjusted freely, making the effort during labor more natural and preventing abnormal changes in the fetal heart rate. The introduction of water birth has perfectly addressed this shortcoming. The mother can wait in the water until the birth canal is sufficiently lubricated, making it easier for her to give birth.