Contraindications
Water birth is primarily for low risk pregnant women. It may not be a choice if you are a high risk patient. Some contraindications are:
- If there is fetal or maternal distress
- Increase in body temperature
- Pregnancy is under 37 weeks (preterm labour)
- Have had any significant bleeding during your pregnancy
- Birth process is not progressing normal
- Have any medical conditions, such as diabetes, pre-eclampsia, amongst others.
- Opting for an Epidural Anaesthesia
- Have a history of previous shoulder dystocia