There are many options for giving birth — using an epidural, going unmedicated, hiring a doula or midwife, or delivering in a ...

New Delhi: There’s something quietly irresistible about the idea of a water birth: warm water, buoyant comfort, less pain, and a gentler entrance into the world. Lately, more birthing centres and ...

Water births are safe for most low-risk pregnancies, and can help you feel calmer and more in control during labour. Your midwife will monitor you closely and can act quickly if anything changes.