Water birth
Giving birth underwater in Amsterdam? That is possible with the midwives at Pregnanta Maternity Care. The water birth is HOT! This new trend is taking place among pregnant women in Amsterdam and the surrounding area. In addition to the well-known natural birthing positions, the water birth has now been added. Women who prepare well for the birth are more aware and have more options. What are the pros and cons of giving birth underwater? We are happy to help you with all these questions.
WATER BIRTH IN AMSTERDAM
As midwives at Pregnanta Maternity Care in Amsterdam-Noord and Zeeburgereiland we specialise in water births. Together we have a lot of experience and expertise in supporting women giving birth in the bath. Both during pregnancy and during the birth, it is a luxury to make use of the bath. Many pregnant women have gone before you and look back on it enthusiastically. Pregnant women come to our practice especially to be well informed about this wonderful birthing method.
Nowadays it is possible to hire a bath in almost every hospital, so that you can also choose a water birth in the medical and outpatient setting. We think this is a really wonderful development!
RELAXING
We have known since ancient times that water has a very beneficial effect on people. The relaxation and calm that the bath gives during a birth has a positive effect on dilation and on your state of mind. As a result, it often gives the birth process a boost. Meanwhile, muscles become supple and you feel less heavy. This has a favourable effect on oxytocin production, a true catalyst for the contractions. While pushing in the bath, the warm water also keeps your pelvic floor muscles well supplied with blood.
Very favourable for keeping good control over the head coming down. This has a positive effect on the perineum.
Would you like more information about water birth, or do you need guidance and support during a home or hospital birth? Then register with Pregnanta Maternity Care for an introductory meeting.
‘The place to be for your underwater birth experience!’
Hiring a birth pool
Would you like to hire a birth pool yourself? We recommend the birth pools from Bevallingsbaden.