I'm planning on giving birth in an independent birth center where 50% of the babies born are in water births. (Prior to choosing this center, I hadn't specifically chosen a waterbirth but I think we'll just see where I am when crowning time comes...if I happen to be in the tub, so be it)
The tubs are quite large. About the size of a tall jacuzzi. You could stand in there and the water would be above your navel.
If while in labor, I choose to stay in the tub and birth in it, I'm really not sure what to wear. I think a t-shirt might be bulky and drive me nuts, but I think I'm too chubby for just a tank top or to go completely nude (I was about 20lbs overweight when I got pregnant).
NOT that I should care what I look like, but I just want to be as comfortable as possible and not self conscious.
Does anyone who has used a birthing tub have any comfortable dressing advice?
2007-03-22 11:58:55 · 6 answers · asked by Jen 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Trust me, the last thing on your mind will be what you are wearing. You wont be self consious, and the staff at the birthing center will not care. Go naked, or in a bikini top or sports bra. Naked is probally preferred, if you want to breastfeed right away. Good luck hun and congrats!
2007-03-22 12:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by michaellandonsmommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't personally do a water birth, but on like "Baby Story" and all those shows, they most generally wear a sports bra, or the top piece of a tankini. Trust me, I don't think you'll be too self-concious or nervous about what you're wearing while you deliver. I thought I would be too, but when the time came, I could care less. Good Luck!
2007-03-22 19:05:58 · answer #2 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure the people working there are used to all sorts of situations. I think anyone in the field of OB/GYN has to be comfortable with whatever you decide to do, so I say just wear a sports bra. I don't think you'll even have time to pay much attention to what the others are thinking! I sure as heck didnt care when I had my daughter in the hospital...and there were at least 15 people in my room!!!
2007-03-22 19:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by SassySours 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was under the impression that water births were done without any clothing on. I think when the time comes you won't care what you look like anymore.
2007-03-22 19:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wore a sports bra
2007-03-22 19:01:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your birthday suit.
2007-03-22 19:02:29 · answer #6 · answered by surffsav 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋