Waterbirth is one of Antai Hospital’s specialty as an alternative delivery method during labor. It is defined as the birth of a child under water, specifically the mother sits in water tub, where her lower body is completely submerged. Antai Hospital’s President Dr Chen Fenglin was one of the first physicians to introduce this technique within China and is referred to as the “Father of Waterbirth” in China. Every mother that comes to Antai is always given a choice to opt for waterbirth, which we believe is the best way of delivery, both in the interest of the mother and newborn.
Compared to the conventional birthing methods, waterbirth requires very minimal use of analgesia in labor. In fact, it exhibits significantly low levels of pain as compared to its counterparts (natural birth & Cesarean section).
Benefits of waterbirth
- Painless Delivery
Waterbirth is especially suitable to women who want to enjoy and experience a painless delivery. It is a fact that all women are capable of delivery without the assistance of anesthesia, pain relief or any other medical intervention. When submerged in the warm pool of water (specifically modified to be like the amniotic fluid and close to body temperature), the mother experiences boosted levels of endorphins causing her to be more relaxed, where she will experience very little pain. Furthermore, the warmth of the water also gives an increase flow of oxytocin, making delivery much smoother.
- Unrushed Delivery
Many hospitals, due to limited beds, staff, and workhours would rarely wait more than 12 hours for a labor. And when dilations are insufficient, they are prone to recommend Cesarean section for convenience, despite it being not needed. However, water birthing will take at least 16 hours and upwards to 48 hours, where we patiently await things to take place naturally and closely monitoring progress within the mother. Sometimes, mothers can even deliver in their sleep while This way the mother will have a smooth and unrushed journey, which Antai Hospital strictly adheres to. The mother’s smooth pregnancy journey is our priority.
- No birth traumas or injuries
Conventional delivery routinely involves the use of episiotomy, epidural, and other types of labor inducing medication, which can cause more harm than good. Incisions of the vagina and anus are not uncommon. Another common incident is birth trauma due to incomplete dilation of the cervix and/or vagina, causing unnecessary tearing and bleeding. In cases where a vacuum extraction is used, the newborn may experience injury such as scalp wound, skull fracture or bleeding. All of these are completely avoidable with waterbirth as the vagina and cervix are much more relax submerged in water, especially with the absence of invasive medical interventions.
Antai Hospital is one of the pioneers of waterbirth and our specialty has helped several thousands of couples having a smooth and painless journey. A once scary and anxiety-inducing process can now be something you look back in aweIt is recommended that you experience this once in your life and it can be incredible journey for both you and your partner in welcoming your newborn.
Antai Hospital’s Commitment
Antai Hospital’s full refund policy for the miscarriage prevention treatments we provide should already be the best guarantee for a healthy pregnancy. Patients should rest assured, can and should go about their everyday life, focusing their diet on vegetables, beans, celery, and other fiber-rich foods. Besides that, an active lifestyle of yoga and swimming should also be incorporated to help relieve stress and increase blood circulation, which is beneficial for the fetus’s development and the mother’s health. With our assurance, a healthy lifestyle, and peace of mind, you can go through a healthy pregnancy with no complications.
Recurrent miscarriages are no doubt a heavy blow to the patient’s physical and mental health. All we can do is to help ease the burden and decrease your trauma, to slowly help you overcome the anxiety with the love and care that we provide at Antai Hospital.
Trust in Antai Hospital and trust in yourself, your pregnancy is our priority.