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SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Treat yourself to a beautiful piece of jewelry from Ana Luisa! Go to www.AnaLuisa.com/BirthKweens and enter code BIRTHKWEENS10 at checkout to get $10 off your order! --- In part two of our water birth series, we’re exploring more of the facts on water birth. Here’s what you’ll hear about in this episode: A brief history of water birth Benefits of laboring and birthing in water Common concerns about the safety of water birth (and whether these concerns are legitimate) The actual risks associated with water birth Discussion on why most OBs/hospitals don’t support water birth Whether water birth impacts a newborn’s microbiome Managing emergencies like hemorrhage and newborn resuscitation in the water The logistics of water birth – getting a tub, filling/emptying it, when to get in during labor, etc. Click here to read the Evidence Based Birth article on waterbirth Click here to check out the Waterbirth International website Click here to read the Evidence Based Birth article on whether water birth impacts a newborn’s microbiome --- If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. For more from us, visit www.BirthKweens.com to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens, join our Facebook group the Birth Kweens Podcast Community, and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback. Also, be sure to click here so that you can support the show while doing your regular Amazon shopping!