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water birth and waters breaking?
Hi Everyone
just wondered, I can't find anywhere that says you can't have a water birth if your waters have broken, but I have read that you should stick to showers instead of baths due to risk of infection.
Has anyone had a water birth after their waters have broken? Just want to prepare myself if that's the case coz I really want a water birth.
Ta
Em x
just wondered, I can't find anywhere that says you can't have a water birth if your waters have broken, but I have read that you should stick to showers instead of baths due to risk of infection.
Has anyone had a water birth after their waters have broken? Just want to prepare myself if that's the case coz I really want a water birth.
Ta
Em x
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went to see it last night at hospital, she turned water on for me, it was so warm and pool is really deep, looks dead inviting, hubby can go in too which is nice. Not long now hey?
Em x
Tammi - your birthing room sounds lovely, I'm sooo jealous now, ours isn't at all like that but would be nice if they dim the light, I have packed candles!! haha, it did say on website you can take them but when I asked was told no, sod it, I'm taking them anyway.
I'm ready for our LO too now but my parents have just gone on hols for 2 weeks and I don't want her to arrive til they're back, neither does my mum! First grandchild! But glad the heat has eased a bit coz I had a rotten weekend, not that I want the sun to go. It can stay.
Em x
well finghers crossed baby scott comes soon, will be watching the June forum closely over the next few weeks I reckon it's all gonna start kicking off soon.
Enjoy your last day tomorrow.
take care
Em x
It is fine to get in the pool after your waters break except if there is meconium (ie your waters are not clear) or if they broke more than 24 hours before and you are not in labour due to risk of infection xx
Em x
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