My husband and I were a little crazy, but our son Chase took his first swim in the pool when he was just 11 weeks old. He was almost born in water, but at 2 weeks late, our water birth tub was rejected by the hospital. We read all about babies having a natural affinity […]
Tag Archives: Water Birth
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Dec
Dec
Sometime in the next few weeks, my husband and I are expecting our second child, and we plan to give birth here in our home rather than in a hospital. The first child was born at home with the help of a certified midwife. I was very happy with the experience at home and look […]
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Jun
Jun
When I was pregnant with my first son, I couldn’t get a good night’s sleep. A part of me thought it was good practice for the long nights nursing and rocking my newborn. However, my pregnancy sleep problems were taking a toll. I was afraid I might fall asleep while driving or stumble while climbing […]
What is Waterbirth Waterbirth is a method of birthing that has the mother give birth in a warm water tub. Often small water jets, like those in a hot tub, are used to relax and ease the mother. The mother is not lying down and propped in the usual way that we might think of […]