Waterbirth
Gauging from the e-mails, and phone calls I receive, families world-wide are recognizing waterbirth as a uniquely safe, gentle and respectful way to welcome their babies into the world. Conditions for water birth have improved vastly during the course of the 206 waterbirths I have attended since 1997. With our built-in tub at the birth center, I no longer need to include a wrench or hoses in my birth bag!
No discussion of waterbirth is complete without mentioning Barbara Harper and her organization Waterbirth International. Her book and video "Gentle Birth Choices" is available to loan from my professional lending library. Other titles available include:
Choosing Waterbirth
Waterbirth; A Midwife's Perspective
We Are All Waterbabies
Other videos/DVDs include:
"Birthday" "The Russian Waterbirth
Experience" as well as videos of
many babies born with Plenitude.
Seeking additional information
and inspiration? Please visit
A photo journalist visits one of our
home waterbirths......here
