Waterbirth Services

Waterbirth is one of the most-requested options among our clients — and for good reason. The warm water reduces pain, promotes relaxation, and helps labor unfold more naturally. For baby, the transition into the outside world is smoother and more gentle. If you would like details about our waterbirth services, read on!  Or if you would prefer to speak directly to a midwife, reach out to us here:

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Mom and Dad Birth Tub

Why Choose Waterbirth

The reasons are as personal as the people who choose them, but here are the most common:

  1. Comfort and pain relief — the water reduces the intensity of contractions.
  2. Mobility and freedom — your body moves more easily in water.
  3. Privacy and calm — water creates a natural sense of peace and control.
  4. Natural progression — the water encourages a gentler, more instinctive labor.
  5. Empowered experience — you feel supported, not managed

Scientific research supports the safety of waterbirth for healthy pregnancies. Midwives are trained to monitor mother and baby carefully and transition you out of the water if there are any concerns. They follow strict safety protocols for all waterbirths.

Why Waterbirth is Different With The Midwives

We have supported hundreds of waterbirths across Northern California for more than 25 years.  Because of our unique capabilities, we can support a waterbirth in any care setting you prefer.

  • If you're delivering at home – we bring the tub, the tools, and the training.
  • If you've chosen one of our stand alone Birth Centers – you'll find warm, spacious tubs installed in every birth room.
  • And even in the hospital - more labor and delivery departments are offering this option.  If your situation calls for a hospital delivery, we can advocate for - and support - a waterbirth experience there as well.

Tiffany in birth tub 2

No matter what the setting, you will receive the best in class experience The Midwives are known for:

  1. Labor support that meets you where you are
  2. Skilled, licensed midwives who specialize in physiologic birth
  3. No pressure to leave the tub unless needed for safety
  4. Monitoring and tools adapted for water use
  5. Birth tubs available at no extra cost for homebirth clients
  6. Private, spa-like tubs in our birth center suites
  7. Emotional and physical comfort throughout labor
  8. Fewer interventions and faster recoveries
  9. Supportive atmosphere for partners and families
  10. A gentle, loving welcome for your baby

Want to Talk to a Midwife?

Use our simple contact form.  We usually respond in an hour or less!