Benefits of Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy (water therapy) is known to have many benefits in labor and childbirth. Laboring in the water may be a good choice for many women, whether you choose to give birth in water or not. To learn more about Birth Tub Rentals with Columbia Gorge Midwifery, click here.
Benefits of water immersion in labor & birth include:
· Buoyancy in water relieves the woman of supporting her full weight. This facilitates mobility and enables the mother to assume any position which is comfortable for labor and birth
· Buoyancy also assists in spontaneous rotation of the baby, helping the baby position for birthing
· Can speed up labor
· Can reduce blood pressure and swelling
· Provides significant pain relief
· Promotes relaxation
· Conserves the mothers energy
· Reduces the need for drugs and interventions
· Reduces perineal trauma
· Is highly rated by mothers and experienced providers
· Encourages an easier birth for mother and a gentler welcome for baby
