Our first nine months of existance took place in the safe, nuturing water of our mother's womb. The use of water in labor is used in many ways from hot wet towels to full emersion. Water birth has become more popular over the years. Women share their stories of how gentle, warm and safe they felt giving birth in water.

Studies have shown that when emersed in water during labor hormonal level increase and muscles relax., ensuring a faster more effective labor and birth.

In my practice about 50% of my clients labor in water. 20% of those women choose to birth in the tubs. All of these women felt that laboring in the water improved the outcome of their birth experience.

Water birth is a beautiful, gentle way to bring babies into our world. It may be the perfect way for you.