Ocean Birth

[Water Baby]

I keep coming back to this thread because every post has another interesting factoid

LOL spot the Radio 2 Listener ;o)

 

[lousielou]

I couldn't find the video I was thinking of (I can't remember where I saw it I'm afraid) but here's a similar one....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLTRWYs2XPc&p=AB35288008C2A1A3&playnext=1&index=2

The picture quality is quite poor, but I still think it's interesting to watch. Apparently, the dolphins are fascinated because they can feels the mothers contractions, and the movement of the baby, through vibrations in the water.

Unfortunately, the steps behind the mother suggest that the woman is giving birth in a dolphin pool, rather than at sea.

 

[lovealittle1]

That was pretty amazing!

 

[trumpetbum]

I keep coming back to this thread because every post has another interesting factoid

LOL spot the Radio 2 Listener ;o)

Nooo, maybe I picked it up from my brother...I'm sure he's a Radio 2 listener

 

[flubdub]

I've seen this before - I did wonder why the salt in the water doesnt sting the babies eyes - because it bloody hurts mine!

 

[ablacketer]

i remember either seeing a story on them on the discovery channel or soemthing similar. THey did have a physician close by. and they camped there forseveral days. Interesting story.

 

[newmommy23]

aren't there sharks in the ocean?

 

[newmommy23]

kinda cool how he kinda like swam out lol

 

[ablacketer]

they birthed in a tidepool.

 

[Tamsin12]

im sorry, but that music makes it sound like a seedy porno or something, im all for the natural way and whatnot, but come one , i agree with the other lady, it is a little contrived !

 

[stardust599]

Not convinced either - isn't the water is supposed to be exactly body temperature so that baby doesn't try to take a breath underwater. I was kind of tense watching it - I was scared the man was going to let them baby slip through his hand as he only really had hold of an arm!

Can I ask why they don't lift the baby above water quicker - it takes a fair bit of time there!
x

 

[Pixxie]

This is amazing but it's not my cup of tea, I would be worried about contamination of the water and the temperature xx

 

[mumoffive]

Why would you want to give birth in the sea? What about other people seing you? Absolutely no privacy not to mention the fact that you dont know how clean the water is and what if some jelly fish swam past..ok a bit unlikely but still..and with all that blood what about a shark lol!!!

 

[Laura2919]

Thats bizzare!! I just wouldnt be comfortable the ocean is dirty and anything could have happened..

 

[Nic1107]

Not something I'd do- I'd be wary of the salt water and cleanliness and all. But I can see how it would be a lovely birth experience; I find the sound of the ocean incredibly relaxing and the warm water and fresh air would probably be very therapeutic!

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

I think its lovely. I saw a documentary on it. Not for me though with the manky UK beaches lol but I can sea the appeal. I LOVE the sea. Imagine saying you were born in the sea. How cool.

 

[louise1302]

i watched this on a birth show a while back there was a doctor watching from a 'respectable' distance

 

[Blah11]

makes sense to me kinda. I wouldn't do it but sea water is pretty much saline which is used to flush wounds and stuff in hospitals.

I assume the baby was kept under the water so mama could watch pull her baby out and watch her baby take its first breath. Nothing wrong with that.

Anyone know what the white stuff was?

 

[stardust599]

Ahh ok, I thought if a baby was born in water you'd have to pick them up pretty quick to let them take a breath. Silly me! xx

 

[Sophist]

I thought the white stuff was the sac being pulled away as the baby was born. ?

I've seen this before - I did wonder why the salt in the water doesnt sting the babies eyes - because it bloody hurts mine!

Dh said the same thing!