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12 Reasons To Choose a Water Birth Why choose a water birth? The heart has less to do as water supports and relaxes   Article continues below advertisement   Water aids comfortable positioning Fewer medical interventions Natural pain relief Baby has a gentle transition from mothers womb to mothers arms Uterine muscles are warmed Warm water relaxes and soothes Less perineal damage Stress hormone levels are reduced Water babies rarely cry at birth If you are more relaxed then the pain – fear – tension cycle can be broken If you are in an environment you feel safe in you are more likely to have a shorter labour Read Our Feature about The Advantages of a Water Birth November 2007 © Rachel Stacey Born in Water     Water Birth  12 Reasons To Choose a Water Birth  Using Water for Labour and Birth  more.... Caesarean Section  Introduction to Caesareans  Why is Caesarean Section Necessary?  How is a Caesarean Section Performed?  Recovery after Caesarean  Risks with Caesarean Section  more.... ChildBirth  Alternative Ideas for Pain Relief  How Do You Know When Labour Has Started?  Pain Relief During Labour  Water Birth  Caesarean Section  more.... Latest Forum Discussions Did any of you ladies try anything to... Water Birth CONGRATULATIONS Jodiep Has anyone had a home birth C SECTION HELP PLEASE Have you recently given birth? Baby Crib Safety - Frequently Asked Questions  Birth Weight Pre-Eclampsia Link  Birthing into Motherhood  Giving Birth Features  Who's Given Birth recently?