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Pain is a subjective sensation,
that is to say it only exists for the individual who
feels it. Factors such as personality, cultural and social
expectation will account for differences in pain perception.
Hormonal activity is very relevant.
The process of labour and childbirth is controlled by different
hormones, and endorphin production is possibly the key to
both pain relief and good progress in labour. Endorphins are
the body's natural analgesics; they produce an opiate-like
sensation and regulate the production of other hormones including
oxytocin. (Jowitt, M; "Beta-endorphin and Stress in Pregnancy
and Labour." Midwifery Matters 1993) Any person who enjoys
the sensation of immersion in warm water will find that their
endorphin levels rise automatically, whether or not they are
a woman in labour.
How long can I be in the water?
As long as you need/want to be. It sometimes
happens that water slows things down to a point where the
midwife suggests that you get out and walk about for a bit.
There are opinions that suggest there is nothing wrong with
a long labour, if you feel comfortable enough with it. However,
midwives are taught that there is a recommended time frame.
How long you stay in the pool if things have slowed down will
depend on 1) the experience and open-mindedness of your midwife
and 2) how able you are to challenge her request to leave
the pool if you don't want to.
How does the baby not drown?
A baby born without distress into water will
not receive the stimulus to breathe.
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does a birthing pool gives pain relief?
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