Elan Vital

💦 Laboring and/or giving birth in a pool of warm water is a common practice in birth centers, home births, and hospitals all over the world. So why might you want to incorporate a pool into your birth?⠀
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✅ Warm water helps the body relax and makes it easier for you to move around and change position, floating rather than lying in bed.⠀
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✅ Warm water eases pain, which can help you avoid anaesthesia.⠀
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✅ Water births can sometimes help speed up labor.⠀
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That said, water births aren’t for everyone, and there are some situations for which water births aren’t recommended as well as things to consider during planning to make sure the birthing pool is properly set up.

My goal as a birth coach is to help you determine which options are right for YOU since every birth is different, so if you feel overwhelmed by the volume of information on questions like, “Should I use a birthing pool?” a session with me can help you determine what options are best for your needs.⠀
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👉 If you had a water birth, did you find it helped you in labor? Please share in the comments below!