Birth, Help Please??

Question

Ok so I have to write a leaflet about giving birth for one of my classes, and i was looking on the internet for information. I read that a water birth isn't as painful as a normal birth, and also a water birth prevents tearing, so does that mean that you don't have to be cut down there if you give birth in water?

Answer 1

Not necessarily water births are known to be a brilliant pain reliever, but the do not mean you won't need to be cut, it depends how big the baby's head is and how tight you are 'down there'.

Answer 2

It all depends on the woman, its got to do with the size of down stairs if you know what i mean, and how big the baby is. hope this helps

Answer 3

it is a misconception that most women "need" to have an episiotomy. but the fact that when women are made to lay on their backs while giving birth causes a higher risk of tearing because women's bodies weren't designed to give birth in that position.

if a woman gives birth in a squatting position, on hands and knees, or a number of other natural positions her chance of tearing are minimal.

also warm water is a great pain reliever, just think about at the end of a long day when you are tense and you get in a warm bath, your muscles and tension just melt.