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Waterbirth is a natural birthing process that allows a reduced pain birthing experience for the mother and a gentler entry for the newborn. The lower portion of the laboring mother's body is immersed in a special pool or tub filled with body temperature tap water during the delivery.

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.
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