Know before entering birth at birth

Delivery in water or delivery in water is a birth process that involves a swimming pool filled with hot water, in whole or in part, as a result of the shipping process.

In Indonesia, shipping in water has not been recommended. But this method is available at hospitals, maternity hospitals and can be done at home with the help of a doctor, nurse or midwife. To fully understand water birth, first consider the following benefits, risks and recommendations.

Benefits of giving birth in water

According to maternity practitioners using water delivery techniques, there are several positive benefits, including:

Relieves pain
Avoid using anesthesia
Speed up birth

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) states that water birth can actually provide this benefit, especially at the beginning of labor (when contractions start to open the cervix). ). However, some procedures must be followed and the process of leaving the baby in the water must be carried out with the best consideration given certain risks.

The feeling of soaking in hot water gives a feeling of relaxation and control. In addition, body movements are also lighter. However, many studies have not shown significant medical benefits for the health of mothers and babies.

The risk of giving birth in water

Data shows that 5,000 to 7,000 mothers worldwide give birth in water every year. However, because this method is an alternative way to give birth, labor in water is not officially taught at the Faculty of
Medicine.

Among the risks associated with water birth are:

Possible infections exist for mothers and babies
The umbilical cord can break before the baby comes out of the water
The baby's temperature may be too high or too low
Babies breathe water
Babies can experience seizures and difficulty breathing

Note the emphasis on the word "rare" above, because the real interest in giving birth to water also continues to grow through results that are considered successful and safe.

What to look for before trying water birth

If you have the following conditions, giving birth in water is not recommended and should be avoided:

You are young between 17 and 35 years
You experience complications during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes
Twins or more
Position the baby in the pants
Premature baby
Big baby
A dangerous birth that requires modern medical equipment
You have an infection
You are not accompanied by a doctor or professional maternity specialist
You are not sure about the quality and cleanliness of the calf pool conditions
You don't know how to get out of the pool safely
You are not sure that the water temperature can be maintained properly.