Water birth
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title:
Water birth
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Water birth is labor and sometimes delivery that occurs in water, usually a birthing pool. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists does not recommend birthing in water as the safety has not been determined. Proponents believe childbirth in water results in a more relaxed, less painful experience that promotes a midwife-led model of care. Critics argue that the safety of waterbirth has not been scientifically proven and that a wide range of adverse neonatal outcomes have been docu
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Childbirth that occurs in water
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_birth
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2023-08-26T17:40:58Z
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