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Water birth

Lexa_x

Lexa_x

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Midwife wife says I have to ask the consultant and diabetes nurse says the same and its unlikely.. im t2 on insulin during pregnancy. Im getting induced. Is this going to be a no no?
 
Things may have changed in 27 years but in both my labours I was attached to a foetal heart monitor all the time, so it's probably unlikely.
 
I gave birth in May this year. Was induced. I tried hard for water birth but unfortunately wasn't allowed. Was on continuous monitor aswell. Although I got the wireless one so could at least stay mobile. You can still try asking the consultant.
 
I don't know for sure, but the drip to induce you may be an issue. I imagine they worry about hypos too.

I didn't have a water birth, but I had an active birth and was able to move around pretty freely :)
 
I think due to the monitoring and drips needed in induction it's not possible to have a water birth :( x
 
Hi Lexa,

I was told no when I asked a bout a water birth. Every hospital is different, though, so always worth asking. Worst they. Can say is no!

Em x
 
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