Benefits of Water Birth

Moms who deliver their babies in a birthing pool experience less labor pain and greater relaxation. Water birthing moms are more relaxed and comfortable as compare to the other mothers. Water immersion speed up the dilation of the cervix, leading to a shorter labor. Underwater, the baby is protected from harsh lights, sounds and even touch and thus is more relaxed, comfortable. Here are some of the potential benefits of water birth:-

• Provides a kind, gentle and loving entrance into this world for the baby
• The women achieve much comfort in the water
• Reduces fear and anxiety
• The body relaxes
• Provides significant pain relief
• Labor becomes easier
• Speeds up the labor
• The woman can focus better inwardly on giving birth
• Water imparts elasticity to the tissues of the perenium which reduces tearing
• Eliminates episiotomies
• No need for ‘pain-reducing’ drugs
• Reduces the rate of cesarean sections

More Benefits -

• Reduces blood pressure
• Gives mother more feelings of control
• Conserves her energy
• Is highly rated by mothers – women who have given birth in water would do it again
• A gentler welcome for babies
• Bacteria is dissipated in water reducing infection to mother and baby
• Cleaning up is easier
• Moist air assist better breathing for mother specifically if asthmatic
• Conservation of maternal energy
• Less problems with breastfeeding after birth
• Less trauma to mother means less trauma to baby

Water Birth Safety Tips

• Keep the baby out of the water within the first 10 seconds after birth.
• Water birth should be treated in the guidance of expert health care professional.
• Water temperature should not be than 97 degree Fahrenheit.
• Mothers who have maternal infections or excessive bleeding should avoid water birth.

Benefits of Baby Massage

Baby massage is a part of Ayurvedic Medicine. Our body comprises with sense of touch from our inception. Baby has a powerful sense of touch both emotionally and physically. In fact touch is usually their first connect with the mother, providing a unique closeness which grows even stronger with the passing of time.

The hands of the giver and the skin of the receiver are very much aware of each other. Body massage is one of the oldest forms of natural treatment for many human aliments and disorders. A crying child who has fallen over is being consoled by an adult rubbing the aching part of even by kissing it to make better.

Massage has a pain relieving effect, which is associated with the skin stimulation and increased temperature. Babies who receive touch stimulation may perform better in relation to weight gain, height, decreased incidence of respiratory problems and better digestion.

Blood flow is increased during the process of massage and stimulated amount of blood carries oxygen and takes away waste products at a greater speed creating better environment foremost effective soft tissue healing. The toxins can be more readily excreted promotes healthy regeneration of damage soft tissues. Baby massage should be regarded as a preventive therapy.

Breastfeeding Benefits For Mom And Baby

“Breast milk is nature’s perfect food for baby and also helps child in growing and developing during first year of life.” Breast feeding is beneficial for both baby and for mother:-

Benefits for baby:-

• Breast milk is easily digest able.
• Breast fed babies are healthier than babies who are bottle fed.
• Breast fed babies are more intelligent. They tend to have less gas and colic pain.
• Breast milk fulfills all the nutritional need for the first six months.
• Breast feeding strength babies facial muscles and helps to align baby’s teeth better.

Benefits for Mother:-

• Breast feeding stimulates oxytocin the hormone that cause uterus to contract and return to normal size.
• Helps in reducing weight faster without restricting calories.
• Menstrual period take longer to return.
• Reduces the risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis.

Advantages of Breast feeding:-

• Breastfeeding is less expensive than feeding an infant milk substitute.
• It is time saving
• Breast feed baby diaper doesn’t smell bad.
• It is very hygienic
• It is always available and needs no utensils or water (which might carry germs).