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Here are some of the benefits to using water for your birth:

• greater comfort
• ease and freedom to move
• reduction of pressure on the abdomen
• can make contractions/ pressure waves feel less intense
• helps mother to conserve her energy
• promotes relaxation
• can speed up birth
• helps to relax the pelvic floor muscles
• can reduce the need for drugs to artificially stimulate labor
• can reduce the need for pain medication
• water can help mom focus inward as birthing waves strengthen
• Aquaborn pool are large enough that the mother's partner can be in the water with her, supporting her
• can reduce tearing

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