Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Experience with under-water birth]

E Lachman1, Z Finelt

  • 1Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yoseftal Hospital, Eilat.

Harefuah
|July 15, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Underwater birth is safe and beneficial for low-risk patients, with no reported drowning incidents in 19,000 births. This method reduces the need for pain relief and interventions, showing good short-term neonatal outcomes.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Is the concept of the anatomical position still tenable? a contribution to the subject of anatomical nomenclature.

The Anatomical record·2010
Same author

The dynamic concept of thoracic topography; a critical review of present day teaching of visceral anatomy.

The American journal of roentgenology and radium therapy·2010
Same author

Common and uncommon pathways in the spread of tumors and infections.

Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics·2010
Same author

Axonal damage to the left musculocutaneous nerve of the left biceps muscle during laparoscopic surgery.

The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists·2001
Same author

[Operative laparoscopy in pregnancy].

Harefuah·2000
Same author

[Placenta accreta with placenta previa after previous cesarean sections--a growing danger in modern obstetrics].

Harefuah·2000

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Context:

  • Underwater birth is an emerging delivery method.
  • Safety concerns, particularly drowning, are paramount.
  • Existing literature suggests a favorable safety profile.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the safety and benefits of underwater birth.
  • To address concerns regarding fetal breathing and infection risk.
  • To report clinical experience with a cohort of underwater births.

Summary:

  • A review of 19,000 underwater births found no adverse events.
  • Physiological mechanisms inhibiting fetal breathing in warm water are understood.
  • Studies show no increased risk of infection for mother or neonate.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Clinical experience with 26 women, 23 delivering underwater, yielded excellent results.

    • Impact:

    • Underwater birth is a safe and beneficial option for low-risk pregnancies when conducted properly.
    • Provides evidence supporting the integration of water immersion during labor and delivery.
    • Contributes to informed decision-making for expectant parents and healthcare providers.