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Water birth
A type of childbirth in which a woman labours and/or gives birth in water, usually in a sterile birthing tub or pool. Not widely used in the medical community, water birth finds more acceptance among midwives.
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- Industry/Domain: Parenting
- Category: Pregnancy
- Company: Everyday Health
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