“But won’t the baby breathe underwater?” It’s one of the most common questions about waterbirth. The answer lies in the incredible way a newborn transitions from receiving oxygen through the placenta to taking that very first breath.

You don’t have to give birth underwater to benefit from a birth pool. Laboring in water and having a waterbirth are two different things—and knowing the difference gives you more options for comfort, movement, and your birth experience.

Is waterbirth dangerous? Will the baby breathe underwater? We've heard every waterbirth myth out there — and we're setting the record straight once and for all.

Waterbirth is for every body — including yours. Here is everything plus size mamas need to know about birth pools, comfort, safety, and having the waterbirth experience you deserve.

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