With the continuous improvement of medical level, natural childbirth methods are becoming more and more diverse to reduce the pain of mothers during childbirth. Underwater birth is one of the more popular natural delivery methods! But many people don't actually know much about underwater childbirth, so they don't use it much now. Next, I will take you to understand the knowledge of underwater childbirth, you can see if the symbol meets your needs.

Will underwater childbirth hurt?
Underwater birth isn't painless either, it just relieves the pain. Underwater birth is a method of giving birth that relieves labor pain without the use of any anesthetics. Because of the buoyancy of water, it can not only effectively relieve labor pain, but also mentally relax the mother's tension, reducing the risk of damage to the mother and the risk of hypoxia for the baby.
Precautions for underwater childbirth
Note 1: The best age for underwater childbirth is 20-30 years old. Women who are too young or who do not understand underwater childbirth before birth may not be psychologically prepared and are not recommended for underwater childbirth. Women over the age of 30 can be regarded as elderly mothers, and due to physiological reasons, cesarean section should be performed.
Note 2: For mothers with diseases or a history of miscarriage, a more stable mode of delivery is recommended. Because the disease often causes syndromes, it is easy to cause unnecessary harm during childbirth.
Note 3: Pregnant women with huge children (over 7 catties), twins or multiples are not suitable for underwater delivery.
Note 4: Preterm women with ruptured amniotic fluid for more than 24 hours should receive emergency treatment and are not suitable for underwater delivery.

Which pregnant women are suitable for underwater childbirth
1. The pregnancy has reached 38 weeks;
2. The first birth type (not abnormal fetal position);
3. There are no other risk factors;
4. The fetal heart sounds are normal;
5. There is no meconium staining;
6. The size of the fetus is normal;
7. Screening is done in advance, and infectious diseases must be excluded. Because the birthing jar is not autoclaved, we can't take that risk.
8. The fetus is medium in size, generally no more than 7 catties in theory. In practice, however, there is no strict limit on the weight of a baby. For example, five babies born underwater in Guangzhou ranged in weight from 5.9 to 8.1 pounds.
9. The pelvis of pregnant women should be large enough, preferably under the age of 30.
10. Pregnant women with diseases such as heart disease cannot give birth underwater.
11. If the pre-examination finds that the fetus is unhealthy or the fetal position is not correct, you cannot give birth underwater.
Women who choose to give birth underwater must meet three criteria.
Condition 1: The mother has no complications such as premature rupture of membranes or pregnancy complicated by hypertension, no chronic diseases such as heart disease and hypertension, and no infectious diseases such as hepatitis, syphilis, and AIDS.
Condition 2: The best age for the puerpera is under 35 years old. The pelvis of older puerperiums is hard and the expansion is not good, so they are not suitable for underwater childbirth.
Condition 3: No unhealthy fetus, abnormal fetal position, or severe umbilical cord around the neck was found in the pre-screening. The fetus should not be too large, preferably around 3000 grams to 3500 grams. If the test finds that the fetus is abnormal, or the fetus is not in the correct position, you cannot give birth underwater. In the process of underwater delivery, if there is abnormal fetal heart rate, abnormal amniotic fluid, etc., the mother should leave the underwater delivery pool immediately, and the doctor will treat it symptomatically.
The disadvantages of underwater childbirth
Disadvantage 1: Easily infected
The biggest disadvantage of underwater childbirth is the susceptibility to infection. The secretions or sewage produced during childbirth can easily pose a fatal risk to mother and baby. If the amniotic membrane ruptures, or the warm water becomes stained with sweat, it should be replaced with clean water immediately.
Disadvantage 2: Expensive
The cost of underwater childbirth is relatively high due to the problems of baths, disinfection facilities, sterile systems, water quality, temperature management, etc.
Disadvantage 3: It is difficult to monitor the heartbeat of the fetus
During an underwater birth, it is difficult to install instruments that measure the fetal heartbeat and the degree of contractions of the mother's uterus, to continuously monitor the state of the mother or the fetus, and to monitor and diagnose when danger arises. Underwater birth is also not the best way to give birth.

The benefits of underwater childbirth
Underwater birth has been an option for a generation in Western countries, but it is still relatively new in China.
Benefit 1: Minimize the pain of labor in labor.
Benefit 2: Underwater birth can shorten the labor process.
Benefit 3: Underwater childbirth can reduce maternal blood pressure.
Benefit 4: Underwater childbirth makes mother feel more.
Benefit 5: The fluidity of water allows mothers to choose the most comfortable birthing position.
Benefit 6: Underwater childbirth makes it easier for nervous moms to relax.
Benefit 7: Give the mother a positive support and protection space and save the physical strength of the mother.
Benefit 8: It can reduce the use of interventional treatments such as drugs.
Benefit 9: Underwater childbirth can reduce vulvar trauma and avoid episiotomy.
Benefit 10: Underwater birth can reduce the chance of caesarean section.
The buoyancy of the water helps mom find the most useful position on her own. The mother-to-be needs to change positions without the help of others. The expectant mother can also easily and freely change positions with the help of buoyancy as needed or as directed by the doctor. These can help the mother's pelvis open up for a smooth delivery. Underwater birth facilitates the newborn's adaptation to the environment. The baby continues to grow in the mother's womb full of amniotic fluid. Water is an indispensable partner in his life. When he leaves the mother's body, he continues to receive the same water quality as the amniotic fluid. Comforting helps the baby adapt to the new situation as soon as possible. unfamiliar environment. Water can reduce the impact of gravity on fetal brain cells at birth. The temperature of water is the same as that of the human body. The baby leaves the mother and enters the water, without direct contact with the atmosphere, and the external stimulus is less.
Therefore, it is widely believed that babies born underwater are less likely to be harmed than babies born in ordinary ways, making newborns smarter. If you had the choice, would you like to have your baby born in the water? Many years before that, due to medical conditions, you could only give birth in the normal delivery room of the hospital, but with the rapid development of technology, you can choose a more suitable birth place for your child according to your own situation. Underwater birth is an increasingly popular natural birthing method around the world.

How much is underwater childbirth
The price of underwater childbirth is more expensive than ordinary childbirth, but it is generally controlled below 8,000 yuan. The suitable water temperature for underwater childbirth can reduce the pain of the mother, make the mother relax and feel comfortable; the buoyancy of the water can relax the muscles of the body and legs, which is conducive to cervical dilation, and the price is different in each region.
Underwater birth is a new natural birth method introduced from abroad. It refers to the mother-to-be giving birth in water, that is, the baby is born completely submerged in water. During the birth, the baby's head must be completely immersed in the water until the body is also born in the water, and finally the doctor fishes the baby out of the water. As a new type of childbirth, underwater childbirth has become popular abroad, but it is relatively less popular in China. Pregnant women still prefer traditional natural births or caesarean sections.
Only women who are eligible for natural childbirth can give birth underwater, and whether or not to give birth underwater can only be made by a doctor or midwife after entering the birthing process.