CORVALLIS, Ore. — New research from researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) offers strong evidence that water births are a safe option for typical pregnancies. OSU's study is the largest of its ...

Water birth – in which a woman spends some or all of labour and delivery in a warm water pool – has become more popular as a gentler form of birthing. While its proponents claim it helps provide ...

Giving birth is a life-changing experience for a woman. However, it often comes with feelings of anxiety, stress, and physical discomfort. In recent years, water birth has become a popular and ...

AUSTIN -- In March the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AGOG) both recommended water births only be performed in research studies. The ...

Although it's less traditional, the rising interest in water births is more than just a fad. According to medical experts, women who choose to have a water birth see plenty of extra benefits. Joann ...

Water immersion during labor and birth significantly reduced use of medications, maternal pain, and postpartum hemorrhage, compared with standard care with no water immersion, based on data from 36 ...

DeCoursey says that, at this point, water birth has been established as an acceptable way to deliver for any healthy mother. Moreover, she says, any labor or delivery can present complications, and ...

Aurora Sinai Medical Center has a new water birth suite. Water birth is touted as being safe and relaxing for new moms. Nearly 20 babies have been born in the Aurora water birth suite. MILWAUKEE - A ...

>> IT’S VERY PEACEFUL. GABRIELLA: A LOW PAIN BIRTH, MEDICATION FREE. >> THAT I WOULD BE IN THE SAFETY OF A HOSPITAL, OR AT LEAST WHERE I FELT MORE SAFE WHILE ALSO HAVING A WATER BIRTH. I THOUGHT IT ...

The following transcript was created by a computer and edited by a volunteer. Dave Miller: From the Gert Boyle Studio at OPB, this is Think Out Loud. I’m Dave Miller. For people with healthy low-risk ...

As an expectant parent, you may have heard about childbirth practices that fall outside of standard labor, delivery and newborn care. Some may offer possible benefits to you or your baby. However, ...