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Is water birthing good or bad?

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Nalika

Queen bee of 2 curious sons

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5y ago
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    Studies show water birth during stage one doesn’t improve your or your baby’s medical outcome. A warm bath might help you relax and help you feel more in control. Floating in water helps you move around more easily than in bed, too. Some studies suggests that the water may lower chances of severe vaginal tearing

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