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Water birth: one birthing center's observations.

L K Church

    Journal of Nurse-Midwifery
    |July 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Water birth offers a safe and positive option for laboring women. This study found warm water immersion during delivery resulted in good infant Apgar scores and minimal maternal infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Perinatal Care
    • Maternal Health

    Background:

    • The Family Birthing Center in Upland, California, has provided maternal care since 1985.
    • Water immersion during labor has gained attention as a potential intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the safety and outcomes of water birth experiences.
    • To assess the efficacy of warm water immersion as an intrapartum intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 831 women utilizing warm water immersion during labor.
    • Analysis of delivery outcomes, including Apgar scores and maternal infection rates.

    Main Results:

    • 483 women delivered in water, achieving good Apgar scores.
    • Only one case of minor maternal infection was reported among participants.

    Conclusions:

    • Water birth, when implemented with precautions, is a safe and desirable alternative for labor and delivery.
    • Warm water immersion is a positive intrapartum intervention with favorable maternal and infant outcomes.

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