Many women prefer a water birth because labour is more comfortable and less painful. As a result, there is less need for pain relief.

It is vital, however, that the delivery must only be done by someone who has experience in water births as there is a risk that the baby might drown. You must be prepared beforehand that you may have to be moved out of the bath if complications occur.

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If possible, have an enema beforehand. Defecation during labour is common and it may be embarrassing to the mother if faeces are floating in the water.
 

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