Could the baby drown
2006-06-23 09:49:09 · 23 answers · asked by THE ONE 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Actually, some midwifes are not keen on carrying out water births because it can cause complications during the actual delivery. I wanted a water birth but my midwife advised me that I could stay in the water until the time the baby is crowning and then I would have to move to a delivery table. The reason for this is because 1. the temperature of the baby 2. It's easier on a delivery table for the baby to be delivered directly onto the mother and 3. I believe there is some risk of the baby being unable to breathe if there are complications and there is need for intervention.
2006-06-23 23:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I hope it is not dangerous...I am planning a home water-birth for early December;-) No, water-birth is quite safe. Women have been doing it for centuries in other countries. There are tribal women who give birth in the warm oceans...now that scares me. I think one of the problems that a woman can have during water-birth is if she gets in the water too early...it can slow down labor. The only other real problem is that you want to make sure you have a deep enough pool and are in a position where the baby's hand/arm/any skin will not surface before the baby's head. There have been births where an arm has come out of the water and the baby started to breath under water when it felt the cooler air, but I think that is fairly rare. There are plenty of great water-birth sites out there if your are thinking about water-birth.
2006-06-23 17:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water births are not considered dangerous to mother or baby providing the pregnancy is normal and you don't require alot of monitoring.
When the baby is born into water, its automatic reflex is not to take a breath. The baby gets all of its oxygen still from the cord which is attached to the placenta until it is cut.
As soon as the baby emerges from the water, then it takes a big breath.
This reflex can be tested when you take a newborn into a swimming pool, if the baby is submerged, it instinctively holds its breath.
Water births do provide women with comfort and pain relief but for a friend of mine who attempted to have one, the water simply irritated her!
2006-06-24 02:50:12 · answer #3 · answered by Violent and bored 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iv always been told that a water birth is very cool and safe and the baby wont drowned because the baby has been living in water the whole 9 months
2006-06-23 16:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by cindy35611 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 2000 I laboured in water and the hospital wouldn't let me push underwater - each time I pushed, they lifted my pelvis out of the water whilst the rest of the time I lay underwater . Apparently there had been an accident that year where a baby had swallowed water prior to reaching the water surface. I was told babies only breathe the minute they are first touched, so something obvviously went wrong there. I've never heard of that happening before and would certainly recommend labouring in water if you can. You could always hop out at the last minute if you prefer.
2006-06-23 18:59:22 · answer #5 · answered by Nikita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acutually, they can't. Babies breathe through the placenta until the umbilical cord is cut. In fact, babies lungs often contain some fluid when they are first born, which is normally coughed (or occaisonally suctioned) out.
A water birth is much less stressful for a newborn because they get time to adapt to being out of the mother's womb before being exposed to any additional changes.
Water births have also been proven less stressful for the mothers despite a lack of options for painkillers. They are prevalent in Europe than in the U.S.
2006-06-23 16:59:32 · answer #6 · answered by Philyra_Rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby won't drown. They don't breath until there is a change in pressure in their lungs, which won't happen until they go from liquid to air. Not only that, but they get oxygen from the unbilical cord, so they don't need to breath until the unbilical cord stops working.
Having attended a water birth, I can tell you that it one of the best things to watch. Babies love to be born in the water.. they will kick and make faces before you bring them out of the water, it's pretty neat to watch.
2006-06-23 17:05:30 · answer #7 · answered by odd duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the baby is born it doesnt usually take its first breath.. its usually helped, old fashion procedures was to hang the baby unside down by its ankles and smack its bottom, to make it gasp for air. Its very unlikely a baby could drown under the water as the midwife is fully trained to catch the baby as soon as its pushed out.
2006-06-23 16:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by lonely as a cloud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they can't drown. Nope, not dangerous. In fact, studies have shown that a water birth can be less stressful on the baby and mother. Sadly, they were not available at my hospital.
2006-06-23 16:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by momof2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had four children and the last one I gave birth to in the water I only wish I had given birth to all the others in the water It was the most amazing experience I was much more in control, able to move and no stitches. My baby was happy calm and beautiful. I really would advise it over anything. good luck
2006-06-23 19:49:44 · answer #10 · answered by DOMINIQUE S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋