Laboring in water is also beneficial as pain management therapy. The buoyancy of the water makes labor less painful when you have at least 22 inches of water to float in. Laboring in water is safe, since dopplers can be used underwater to listen to fetal heart tones.
Benefits of laboring in water:
*relaxation in warm deep bath
*free from gravity's pull
*reduced sensory stimulation
*decreased secretion of stress-related hormones
*decrease in noradrenaline/catecholamines=decrease in blood pressure
*increase in pain inhibitors called endorphins (less pain)
*analgesic effect of water (provides significant pain relief)
*reduction of fear
*reduction of stress
*woman is better able to focus inward on the birth process
*reduces perineal tearing
*eliminates episiotomies
*facilitates mobility to turn easily to hands/knees position
*gentle welcome for baby
*protects a mother's birth space
*conserves energy
*speeds up labor
*Is highly rated by mothers
*reduces C-section rate
*enables mother to assume any position, even floating
What size is the birth tub?
External dimensions 76x55
Internal depth 26"
Spacious enough for two people
Built in seat
Eco-friendly (phthalate free)
FDA approved birth pool
55 gallon tub