In this episode Rachel and Katie dive into the fascinating topic of waterbirth (excuse the pun, but it was too good to leave out!).
I ask Rachel my burning questions and she stirs up the cauldron exploring everything from the history of waterbirth to the practicalities and the science behind it.
Listen in as we find out about:
· When did women start birthing in water?
· What does the research say about waterbirth improving outcomes?
· Why are some women told they can’t get into the pool until they are 5 centimeters dilated?
· Do water-born babies take longer to start breathing?
· Guidelines recommend women get out of the pool to birth the placenta, but do they really need to?
· And lastly, does waterbirth alter the baby’s microbiome?
So, place your order with the barista, pop your coat on, or press play as you get those headphones over your lugol’s, and let’s dive into the deep end of waterbirth.
LINKS:
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/7/e056517
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1871519216302190?via%3Dihub
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