A Review of Water Birth/ Birth Centers
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Water birth aligns with the principles of physiological childbirth and woman centered care promoted in midwifery practice. It emphasizes the importance of providing a supportive and comfortable environment for labor, facilitating relaxation and promoting minimal intervention during childbirth. It is considered an alternative birthing option that offers several potential benefits for laboring women and their babies. Studies have suggested that waterbirth is associated with lower rates of medical interventions such as epidural anesthesia, episiotomies and operative vaginal deliveries. Women who choose waterbirth often experience shorter labors and fewer complications compared to those birthing on land.
Authors: Teena Elizabeth Thomas, Saleena Resheed
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6911891126
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