This section is all about water birth and home birth. Have a look at the links below for some useful information
We offer antenatal classes that cover all the topics below and more.
This section is all about water birth and home birth. Have a look at the links below for some useful information
We offer antenatal classes that cover all the topics below and more.
Water birth is the process of giving birth in water using a birthing pool.
You can labour in water and leave to give birth if you wish. Being in water during labour is shown to help with pain as well as being more relaxing and soothing than being out of water. The water can help to support your weight, making it easier to move around and feel more in control during labour.
Having a water birth is an option for you if you have had a low risk pregnancy and your midwife or obstetric doctor believes it is safe for you and your baby. You can talk to them about it at any of your appointments.
If you have a straightforward pregnancy, and both you and the baby are well, you might choose to give birth at home.
Giving birth is generally safe wherever you choose to have your baby.
If you give birth at home, you’ll be supported by a midwife who will be with you while you’re in labour. If you need any help or your labour is not progressing as well as it should, your midwife will make arrangements for you to go to hospital.
The advantages of giving birth at home include:
Email: Home.birth@nhs.net