Water Birthing Nursing Intervention

Water Birthing Nursing Intervention

Introduction to Water Birthing

The process of giving birth in a tub filled with warm water. Water birth can be of different types. Some women labor in warm water and then get out for delivery. Many decide to stay in water for the delivery of the baby as well. The theory behind this process is that, since the baby has lived in the amniotic fluid for a large period, it will be gentle for baby to born in a similar environment and is also less stressful for the mother.

As illustrated by American Pregnancy.org, (2013), birthing centers, midwives and many obstetricians support that this is the best and most gentle way of giving birth to a child. Moreover, the reduction in stress level of labor and delivery will dramatically decrease the fetal complications. This topic interested me due to existing and still growing opposition on the matter. The perceived benefits of water birth are considered as mere delusions by many and others just do not see something better than this.

Review of The Articles

Water birth has gained enormous popularity over last 3 decades. Research has been conducted regarding the implications and practices related to water birthing. People are growingly supporting the method and are incorporating it in hospitals and health care centers. Nurses need to communicate the information properly regarding water birthing to mothers who have never experienced this method.

When a baby is born in a water tub, where the mother' intestinal bacteria exist. It may be harmful for the baby and will expose him/her to the bacteria (Cohain, 2010). In the beginning of the discussed intervention, water birth was considered dangerous and a completely new method of birthing. Now, water birthing is widespread in most of Europe and United Kingdom. There have been some ...