- The possibility of ingesting contaminated water and the lack of asepsis are some of the main risks faced by women and newborns.
- A safe delivery should always take place in a hospital and with the support of qualified medical personnel.
- The maximum indication is always to follow the indications of the gynecologist.
Having children implies a strong responsibility from the moment of planning. It is not a decision that should be taken lightly but must be agreed by both parties. But now a new discussion has arisen related to the moment of delivery. All part of choosing to have water birthswhich is becoming more frequent in couples.
In the first instance, the relationship with nature is important and starts from the pregnancy. A suitable environment such as trees and absolute tranquility help in relaxation during the months of gestation.
Similarly, some techniques such as yoga They are used to help in the physical and mental health of women. The objective is to eliminate the tensions, stress and nervousness that usually appear during this stage of life.
Now, in all cases, the most important thing is to always go to a health professional first. In this case, the highest authority is the gynecologist and his instructions must be followed to the letter.
With this in mind, water births have become popular in recent years. Through social networks it is common to see these types of forms of childbirth with the promise that they help reduce pain in women.
What do those who support this practice say?
The basis of this modality is the analgesic effect that the liquid has on uterine contractions. Water at a temperature of 37 degrees creates a pleasant sensation and reduces discomfort during this period. In this way, it reduces pain, promotes relaxation and decreases the request for epidural analgesia.
Among those who defend water births, they affirm that immersion in water favors the psychological sensation of intimacy. It also reduces the sensation of nudity that the parturient may present and favors movements by generating a sensation of lightness.
Similarly, they claim that newborns also receive benefits. They point out that they present an immersion reflex that persists up to six months. In addition, they indicate that babies do not choke and are capable of not breathing instinctively.
The response of the medical community
But now some doctors have taken to social media to criticize water births. The main reason is because it is a practice that puts both the mother and the baby at risk.
Having a birth in the sea, there is nothing wrong … if you are a dolphin. 🤷🏻♂️ https://t.co/Rso6ebBf70
– Juan Luis Mosqueda (@doctormosqueda) June 5, 2022
Among the risks mentioned is the possibility of ingesting contaminated water. In addition, the total lack of asepsis, so there is a high risk of suffering infections or diseases from germs, bacteria, viruses and fungi.
-Water births?
-But what need?
-And if the child has a problem, or if he inhales the contaminated water?
-And if the mother has a hemorrhage?
-And asepsis? https://t.co/OBG6LsPKTD– Alejandro Macias (@doctormacias) June 5, 2022
With this in mind, the maximum indication is that deliveries always take place in hospital facilities with qualified medical personnel. Each one has enough knowledge to help women at all times and instantly attend to any type of complication.