waterbirth Question..

[MummyinJune]

I am thinking about having a waterbirth (in hospital though rather than at home) however i am quite bad 4 feeling dizzy and somtimes fainting when im in a shower or bath so long ( its the heat and steam that does this) i was just wondering if a waterbirth is quite hot and steamy as if it is i ovb cant do it... thanks

 

[Mervs Mum]

You probably should lower the temp of your baths if you feel like that!

Generally in labour, women have the birth pool cooler than they might for a bath - I like HOT baths but I was surprised a how much cooler I wanted it in labour as your body temp is warmer as it's working on birthing your baby

 

[Jenniflower]

I am thinking about having a waterbirth (in hospital though rather than at home) however i am quite bad 4 feeling dizzy and somtimes fainting when im in a shower or bath so long ( its the heat and steam that does this) i was just wondering if a waterbirth is quite hot and steamy as if it is i ovb cant do it... thanks

This is a good question actually but I don't think you should have a problem. A birth pool needs to be set at 37C/98F. When I first did a trial run of this temp in my own bath I was shocked at how much cooler this was than what I'm used to. I am very much a hot,hot,hot bath and shower taker as well. My biggest concern is that it won't be hot enough! Grab a thermometer and try it as well. Oh! And also I think there would be better ventilation than what you have in your bathroom so you shouldn't be breathing in the steam. You may feel a bit dizzy if you start breathing in the gas and air though, haha.