Alternative Births, From Silent, To Underwater.
What are alternative births?
These are births that don’t conform to the current standard hospital birth. These can include silent births to water births. The decision is of course up to the expecting monther, but also it should be in line with the progress of the pregnancy, the health of the unborn baby, and with the necessary steps and precautions.
Birthing is an experience like no other. You’re bringing life into this world. Each has its own experience, and each mother has their own personal experience.
Some prefer a hospital birth but won’t accept any sort of medication. They will endure the pain from labor knowing at the end of it, they will be cradling their newborn child.
Another birthing method is a silent birth. In this method the goal is to remain as quiet as possible during birth and also to make as little movement as possible. The theory is that it will help reduce stress for both mom and baby. For those who haven’t seen a live birth, the encouragement of doctors and nurses, usually by loud voices, can overwhlem the room. Some feel that by yelling and screaming, it can in turn cause panic or stress in either the mom or baby.
Yet another alernative is a water birth. This is where mom gives birth inside some sort of tub. The idea is that it will introduce the baby into the world in warm water, something similar to the womb. Then the baby could be brought from the water and into the real world, slowly. Again, this is a method that is suggested to help reduce stress in the baby.