Study Confirms... Women Who Labour
in Water Have Lower Rate of Epidural Analgesia

Water Born - by Janet Balakas
Observer newspaper January 28, 2004

Choosing a Water Birth

   Benefits of water birth

   The meaning of water in our lives

   The meditative power of water

   The symbolic meaning of water

   Using water during pregnancy

   Using water after the birth

   Water exercise and swimming

How to Use a Water Birth Pool

   Using a birth pool

   Using water during birth

   How water can help after birth

Midwifery Guidelines and Research

   Water Birth guidelines and FAQ's

   Clinical guidelines for a hospital water birth pool facility

   Index of Water Birth Research and Reports

 Statements

   Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists/Royal College of Midwives Joint statement

  United Kingdom Council Position Statement on Water Birth

  Royal College of Midwives Position Paper No 1a THhe use of Water in Labour and Birth