waterbirth
Tub-based labor option
Waterbirth is delivery of a baby while the mother is partially submerged in warm water, typically in a specially designed tub.
Proponents believe the water eases labor pain and provides a gentler transition for the newborn.
She chose a waterbirth at the birthing center.
Childbirth assistance professional
- doulaTrained childbirth support person
- homebirthChildbirth at residence
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- deliveryConveyance of goods
contractions · natural childbirth · prenatal · postpartum · placenta · umbilical cord · amniotic fluid · newborn
Water-based medical treatment
- buoyancyFluid's upward resistance
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- relaxationState of being unwound
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
calm · peaceful · weightlessness · comfort · therapeutic · ease · softness · gentle
Forming close connections
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- connectionA joining or relation
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
privacy · comfort · support · familial · attachment · trust · partnership · affection
midwife
Childbirth assistance professional
- doulaTrained childbirth support person
- homebirthChildbirth at residence
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
delivery · contractions · natural childbirth · prenatal · postpartum · placenta · umbilical cord · amniotic fluid · newborn · maternity
hydrotherapy
Water-based medical treatment
- buoyancyFluid's upward resistance
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- relaxationState of being unwound
pain relief · calm · peaceful · weightlessness · comfort · therapeutic · ease · softness · gentle · submersion
bonding
Forming close connections
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- connectionA joining or relation
empowerment · privacy · comfort · support · familial · attachment · trust · partnership · affection · family-centered
waterbirthcesarean section
Surgical childbirth method
C-section · emergency C-section · hospital birth · forceps delivery · induced labor
water, birth, waters, watery, waterless, waterway, waterfall, waterproof, underwater