OBJECTIVE: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to conduct a thorough and contemporary assessment of maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with water birth in comparison with land …

May 8, 2023 · This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to conduct a thorough and contemporary assessment of maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with water birth in comparison with land …

In a subsequent systematic review and meta-analysis, newborn outcomes after second-stage immersion and birth in water were compared with land birth. Data from the 12 included studies (two randomized …

Apr 1, 2018 · For the non-randomized studies that report neonatal outcomes with water birth, using existing medical records data for water birth protects against some types of bias such as selective …

There were no differences in any other identified neonatal outcomes. Conclusions This review endorses previous reviews showing clear benefits resulting from intrapartum water immersion for healthy …

Jul 8, 2014 · Their opinion was, “Families should be cautioned against water birth during and past the second stage of labor, in the absence of any current evidence to support maternal or neonatal …

Sep 2, 2024 · However, although water immersion in labour is generally considered safe, there have been concerns around remaining in water for second-stage labour and birth, with some case studies …

Feb 18, 2025 · Comparing Water Birth and Land Birth Safety Measures Research consistently demonstrates that water births offer comparable or superior safety outcomes to traditional land births …

Maternal-fetal and neonatal complications of water-birth compared with conventional delivery. [Persian]. Iran J Obstet Gynecol Infertil;16:9–15. 3. Bovbjerg et al. (2016). “Maternal and Newborn Outcomes …

Conclusion: Among women using water immersion during labour, remaining in the pool and giving birth in water was not associated with an increase in the incidence of adverse primary maternal or …