Water Birth

[EmilyLoo]

Hi,

I was lucky enough to have a water birth with my little girl, it wasnt planned but I was very lucky. When I went into labour the birthing pool was free at my local hospital. I didnt look into birthing positions or scenearios when I was carrying, as some of you may be aware there is not much you can do when your little one has decided they want to enter this world.

But for anyone that has the oppurtunity I would highly recommend doing it. I was in the birthing pool for just under 2 hours, I managed on gas air but stopped towards the end as I have fear of being sick, crazy I know.

I went into the birthing pool when I was 10 cm dialted, the water was all temperature controlled, the atmosphere was very relaxed. I had my husband and my mum there with me, it was my first baby so didnt know what to expect. It is amazing when your body just takes over and automatically knows when to push.

Emily arrived into this world at a healthy 8lb 6oz. When she arrived she decided that she wanted to swim the birthing pool much to the suprise of her dad, who's main job was to pick her out of the water and place her on my chest. Emily swam over to the midwife under the water, the midwife had to pull her back to the centre by her amibilical cord for my husband to be able to reach. As soon as the baby is stimulated (touched) they will take a gasp of air. Hence why the midwife moved emily by the ambilical cord.

When Emily was placed on to my chest she screamed out loud. It was an amazing experience and would highly recommend it. I am pregnant again with our second and would love to have a similar experience.

[c.a.cullum]

oh wow... that sounds fab!!! i'd love a waterbirth.. and really wanted to do it this time round but coz i may have to go on a drip this time i cant do both!!

[CoNFuSeD24]

wow that sounds amazing. Iv read and seen loads about waterbirths... they say it natural because of being inside the mother there is water too.

[EmilyLoo]

It was great, I feel very lucky. The majority of hosiptals have a limited amount of birthing pools available, in the hospital I had Emily there was one, So I was very lucky. But a lot of the ladies opt for the bath in the event the birthing pool is taken, pretty much the same but not as much room. But give me water over a bed any day.

C.a.cullum have a chat with your mid wife there may be something they can do, Never say never.

[EmilyLoo]

It was great, I feel very lucky. The majority of hosiptals have a limited amount of birthing pools available, in the hospital I had Emily there was one, So I was very lucky. But a lot of the ladies opt for the bath in the event the birthing pool is taken, pretty much the same but not as much room. But give me water over a bed any day.

C.a.cullum have a chat with your mid wife there may be something they can do, Never say never.

[c.a.cullum]

i did speak to my midwife!!! :smile: she told me its one or the other!! just have to see how i feel!! hehe see if i can b bothered to push for 2and half hours again!! lol

[carmen_richards]

I have always wanted a water birth and never had one... I am jealous... lol
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[jayk84]

I also had a water birth with my little one. it really is amazing! its really strange but i enjoyed being in labour for the experience. I was in the pool for about 8 hours though!! oddly enough i didn't get all prune like. It seemed to make all the pain go away. No need for the drugs (only the gas and air it was like my best friend lol)

[EmilyLoo]

That's excatly how I felt, It is amazing how the water makes you feel.

The thought of having my second out of water scares me.

I will do every thing I can to make sure I do.

[jennyspug]

aw thats lovely, i would love a water birth with my second but ive found out that the pool was condenmed at my hospital! best not use that one then!!!!!