Water birth – in which a woman spends some or all of labour and delivery in a warm water pool – has become more popular as a gentler form of birthing. While its proponents claim it helps provide ...

There is no evidence that water births, where a baby is intentionally born under water in a tub or pool, poses any increased harm to the child, Oregon State University researchers have found.

Giving birth is a life-changing experience for a woman. However, it often comes with feelings of anxiety, stress, and physical discomfort. In recent years, water birth has become a popular and ...