Ordu – Water Birth is Preferred as a Natural and Comfortable Option

Op. Dr. Büşra ŞAHİN: “It is a method that respects the physiological nature of childbirth.”

Obstetrician and Gynecologist Op. Dr. Büşra ŞAHİN stated that the increasing demand for natural methods in recent years has brought water birth back into consideration, and many expectant mothers now prefer this method.

“Water birth allows the mother to have a more comfortable birthing experience by taking advantage of the warm water’s muscle-relaxing and pain-reducing effects. At the same time, the baby transitions more gently from the water environment in the womb to the water outside,” said Dr. ŞAHİN, noting that this method can be safely applied in appropriate pregnancies.

However, Dr. ŞAHİN emphasized that water birth is not suitable for every expectant mother. A detailed obstetric evaluation must be conducted beforehand, and the method is not recommended in high-risk pregnancies.