New Delhi: There’s something quietly irresistible about the idea of a water birth: warm water, buoyant comfort, less pain, and a gentler entrance into the world. Lately, more birthing centres and ...

Water births are safe for most low-risk pregnancies, and can help you feel calmer and more in control during labour. Your midwife will monitor you closely and can act quickly if anything changes.

NORMAL — Holding up hand-drawn signs reading "Opinions are Not Facts, Bring My Waterbirth Back" and "Rub A Dub Dub, Mamas Want the Tub," about 100 women, children and men rallied at Main Street and ...