Barbara Harper designed our tubs, and has dedicated her life to to changing the way we welcome babies into the world. I have traversed the planet to 55 countries and helped hundreds of hospitals start waterbirth practices. Birth in water is safe, economical, effective and is here to stay, despite the AAP’s recent statement. Highlights of the literature: APGAR scores were found to be unaffected by water birth.[xix] One study found a decrease in 1-minute APGAR scores exclusively in a subgroup of women who were in water after membranes were ruptured longer than 24 hours.[xx] A consensus of researchers found that waterbirth had either no effect or reduced cesarean section and operative delivery rates.[xxi] No studies have found an effect on rates of maternal or fetal infection.[xxii] Statistically, waterbirth leads to increased relaxation and maternal satisfaction, decreased perineal trauma, decreased pain and use of pharmaceuticals, and decreased labor time.[xxiii]
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 01:40:07 +0000
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