WATERBIRTH
Water birth is a wonderful option to have available for home! People birthing at home have fewer restrictions on when they are able to enter the water during their labor. Many of North Star Midwifery’s families labor and/or give birth in water.
The benefits of water for labor and birth include:
Comfort and pain relief in labor
It is way easier to move in water than on land. Sometimes referred to as an “aqua-dural,” warm water decreases stress hormones that can inhibit labor and increases the release of endorphins, which are natures natural pain killers. Warm water softens the perineum and vaginal tissue possibly reducing the risk of tearing.
Potentially shorter labors
Warm water helps with relaxation, which then helps the uterus function more efficiently
Gentle transition for baby
Easing of birth for the birthing person means easing the birth for the baby.
North Star has birth tubs available and are included for every family!
Each family must buy a disposable liner. If you are curious about how it all works, read more, here.