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Water Birth for Pain Relief in Labor & Birth
Many women are turning to water for pain relief in labor and birth, some even choosing to give birth to their baby under water. This can be done in a home birth, hospital or birth center setting.

Choosing Waterbirth : reclaiming the sacred power of birth
Lakshmi Bertram explores waterbirth, a natural birthing process that allows a reduced pain birthing experience for the mother and a gentler entry for the newborn.

Waterbirth Birth Stories
The folks at Waterbirth International have compiled a great many birth stories and pictures of waterbirths.

Waterbirth
Everything you could think of from safety issues, to finding a tub!

What I Learned from the First Birthing Pool
Dr. Michel Odent discusses the beginning of the history of birthing pools in hospitals.

Water Birth Photos
Photos involving water.

Why Water Birth?
A discussion of why people choose water birth and the benefits.