12/06/2021
WATER BIRTH DELIVERY Concept for Patient of Dr Shazia. These all info you also can check these website
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Water makes us feel rejuvenated, reduces stress, and eases pain. Delivering your baby in water is said to have similar benefits. Water birth can be traced back to ancient times in some parts of the world, but it is not very popular. Let us look at all the relevant information about water birthing before you decide to opt for it – of course not without consulting your doctor.
Water birth involves giving birth to your baby in a warm-water tub. Some women prefer to labour in the water, but not give birth in water. However, some women labour and give birth in water.
The soothing effect of water, coupled with warmth, helps women through labour. The comforting sensation helps mothers-to-be relax and helps the labour progress by aiding contractions.
If you are thinking about using a birth pool for labour and delivering the baby, you must first consult your doctor. You must also check with the maternity hospital to ensure that they have adequate facilities such as, a water tub, and the required skilled staff who have experience in helping women through bathtub births or bathtub deliveries.
You must also educate yourself about the water birthing procedure. Talk to women who have delivered through this procedure. Here are some questions that you can ask the doctor to ensure that your hospital is the best place for water birthing:
How many women opt for water birthing?
How many women use a birth pool during labour?
How many women deliver in the pool?
Is the staff in the hospital trained in water birthing procedures?
Will the birth pool be available when you want it?
You must check with the hospital about the rules and regulations for water birth. The doctors will assess your medical history and decide whether it’s safe for you to use a birth pool. In addition to the current pregnancy, previous pregnancies are also considered when making a decision.
Chances of you being allowed to use the pool are good in the following scenarios:
You are delivering after 37 weeks.
You are expecting one baby.
The baby is in a head-down position.
Labour has started on its own.
Your blood pressure is under control and normal.
Your baby does not show signs of distress and is healthy.
However, you might be restricted from using the birth pool if you:
Have a medical condition such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, herpes, infections, or diabetes.
Are extremely overweight.
Are delivering more than one baby.
Have a history of heavy bleeding during your previous pregnancies.
Are in premature labour.
If the labour is progressing in a way which might not be suitable for water birth.
If the labour was induced by syntocinon drip, your baby must be monitored using electronic sensors. In such scenarios, it is not possible to go for a water birth.
How to Make Sure That the Birth Pool Is Available In the Hospital?
In Pakistan, there are very few hospitals that provide water births, and these hospitals might have only one pool. Sometimes, when you need it, another woman in labour might be using it, or the pool may need cleaning.
You can contact the doctor when your labour starts. If the pool is available and your medical conditions are suitable, you can deliver the baby in water.
What are the Risks of Baby Birth in Water?
Here are some of the risks that can occur during the birth of a baby in water:
An article by the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists states that the theoretical risk of water embolism is an issue during a water birth. This occurs when the water enters the mother’s bloodstream.
If the baby experiences stress during delivery or if the umbilical cord gets twisted, the baby might inhale water.
The mother or the baby could get an infection.
The umbilical cord might snap before the baby comes out of the water.
The temperature of a baby born in water can be very high or very low.
The baby could have seizures or gasp for breath.
Some doctors believe that the perineum might tear during water birth.
How Do Babies Breathe During Water Birth?
Babies have a natural reflex and breathe through the umbilical cord when they are underwater. Generally, breathing is triggered in babies when they experience a change in temperature. If the pool is at a safe temperature, the baby continues to receive oxygen through its umbilical cord and takes the first breath after it is brought out of the water. For More info please consult with Dr Shazia Qasim via Whatsapp/email/book video consultation...
