It reduces the risk of tearing

It's peaceful

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The water softens the tissues of your perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) making them more supple and able to stretch to accommodate your baby’s head as it passes through.

The pool itself is a quiet, private environment which helps you feel safe and secure while you labor.

"Most research indicates that water birth is just as safe as giving birth on dry land for healthy women with straightforward low-risk pregnancies, and many experts believe that being born into warm water eases your baby’s transition to the outside world."
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