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A new study conducted by two leading groups of doctors from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American Academy pediatrics, proves that childbirth in water does not have significant advantages. In addition, they can seriously damage health. child, therefore, in most cases is not recommended.
Although in recent years, among many young mothers, childbirth in water gained widespread popularity, there is no evidence that they safer or healthier for mother and baby. And in some cases such births can trigger a series of infections and even death for a baby who, having swallowed water, can simply drown. Experts are confident that, given the absence of significant benefits and serious risks to the health of mothers and babies, childbirth in water should be considered experimental, even say – an extreme procedure. In addition, expectant mothers, who have decided to give birth in water should be at least in aware of these risks.
However, many proponents of childbirth in water say women giving birth in this way is much easier to tolerate contractions, and they themselves childbirth is faster and easier. In addition, supporters of water process sure that newborns have a reflex that allows them to breathe water like air, that is, without harm to organism. In response to this, doctors state that they are responsible the moment this reflex may not work and the child runs the risk of dying, swallowing water. Therefore, those mummies who still decided for a similar experiment, experts advise during attempts still get out of the water.
Doctors also strongly recommend that you carefully the choice of obstetricians who will take birth in the water. They have to to be highly qualified specialists capable of providing if necessary, professional medical care and prompt moving to the hospital in case of any complications.
In addition, your chosen medical staff should provide the necessary licenses and permits confirming them the right to obstetric practice and also guarantee you sterility of medical instruments, bath or pool, and Of course, the water in which the birth will take place.
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