It relieves pain

It reduces stress & anxiety

It supports your weight

Let's take a look at the benefits ...

Women who labor in water are far less likely to use medical pain relief – in one study, only 24% of first-time mothers who had water births needed pain-relieving drugs compared to 50% of those who didn’t use water.

which in turn lessens your perception of pain and gives you confidence in your ability to give birth.
It also releases feel-good hormones. Relaxing in warm water stimulates your body to produce pain-relieving endorphins.

and makes it easier for you to stay upright, helping your pelvis to open up so your baby can pass through. The buoyancy of the water also makes it easier to change positions to help you cope with your contractions.