Waterbirth

Midwives within the Albany Practice have experience in supporting women who choose to labour and/or give birth in water. The use of water in labour has recognised therapeutic values. Birthing pools help women to maintain an upright position, which in turn shortens the length of labour and helps ease labour pain. Consequently we strongly believe that women with uncomplicated pregnancies should be encouraged and have the choice to labour and/or birth their baby in water as a safe option. More importantly, women and their partners should be encouraged and confidently supported by their caregivers. We have two pools available for the women we look after.