Immersion in water for labour and birth, Part 2: Safety and Considerations
Water for labour and birth is increasing in popularity in the United Kingdom and around the world. Evidence has demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of water immersion for labour and birth however like all births, consideration for safety, and knowledge of the rare, but potential emergencies is essential for all practitioners who will be supporting mothers with their birth choice (Cluett 2009, NICE 2014). To access this content, and more besides... please join us by purchasing a membership subcription in our Plans and Pricing section. We look forward to welcoming you to our growing online community.
Course Description
Overview
Water for labour and birth is increasing in popularity in the United Kingdom and around the world. Evidence has demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of water immersion for labour and birth however like all births, consideration for safety, and knowledge of the rare, but potential emergencies is essential for all practitioners who will be supporting mothers with their birth choice (Cluett 2009, NICE 2014). This module forms
Learning aims and objectives
The aim of this module is to enhance safety and care of women and babies when they are immersed in water during labour and birth. By the end of the module you will have:
- knowledge of the physiology to underpin safety considerations when caring for women in the pool
- reviewed care considerations and recommendations to maintain safety of mother and neonate in the pool
- an overview of the management of emergencies in the pool
- an awareness of the approaches used to evacuation a collapsed woman in the pool
Keywords and linking topics
Waterbirth, immersion in water, pool birth, safety in pool, emergency evacuation, pool emergencies, infection control
Curriculum
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Video
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References and further reading
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Activities
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Question 1
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Question 2
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Question 3
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Question 4
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Question 5
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Question 6
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Question 7
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Question 8
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Question 9
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Question 10
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