Water birth: microbiological colonisation of the newborn, neonatal and maternal infection rate in comparison to conventional bed deliveries

Fehervary, P; Lauinger-Lörsch, Eva; Hof, Herbert; Melchert, F.; Bauer, L.; Zieger, W.

doi:10.1007/s00404-002-0467-4

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“…Results of 10 studies measuring 5‐minute Apgar scores reported no differences after underwater or conventional births, whereas 4 studies reported significantly higher scores among neonates born in water . Four studies measured 10‐minute Apgar scores, and all reported no differences regardless of birth place . In summary, available evidence suggests there is no difference in one‐ and 10‐minute Apgar scores after waterbirth versus conventional birth; and 5‐minute scores may be similar or higher after waterbirth in healthy study populations.…”

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“…Two studies did not specify the time at which scores were measured, which is critical for interpretation given that one‐minute scores have no long‐term clinical significance in the absence of other findings . Overall, results suggest there is no difference in Apgar scores after waterbirth versus conventional birth . However, some disparate findings were observed for scores at one minute: 8 studies reported no difference, 2 studies found significantly higher scores after waterbirth, and one study found lower scores after waterbirth .…”

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confidence: 96%

“…Newborn blood gases were analyzed in 10 studies . Four studies found no difference in cord pH after conventional birth or waterbirth.…”

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Waterbirth: An Integrative Analysis of Peer‐Reviewed Literature

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Meyer

Shaw-Battista

et al. 2014

J Midwife Womens Health

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The majority of waterbirth research to date is observational and descriptive; thus, reported outcomes do not demonstrate causal associations. However, existing evidence is reassuring. Case-controlled studies have included thousands of women who gave birth underwater without an apparent increase in maternal or neonatal morbidity or mortality. Potential risks associated with waterbirth for women and neonates appear minimal, and outcomes are comparable to those expected in any healthy childbearing population.

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Waterbirth: An Integrative Analysis of Peer‐Reviewed Literature

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Meyer

Shaw-Battista

et al. 2014

J Midwife Womens Health

109

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“…In addition, Geissbuehler et al 10 and Thoeni et al 11 found that waterbirth decreases the number of episiotomies and perineal lacerations. In relation to neonatal outcomes, one study showed a significant increase in neonatal arterial blood pH and an increased Apgar score 10 ; however, three other studies showed no differences in either 9,11,13 …”

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Perceptions and Practice of Waterbirth: A Survey of Georgia Midwives

Meyer

Weible

Woeber

2010

J Midwife Womens Health

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This study investigated the experience and perceptions of Georgia certified nurse-midwives about waterbirth and their level of support for establishing waterbirth in their work setting. A survey was distributed to a convenience sample of 119 certified nurse-midwives from the American College of Nurse Midwives, Georgia chapter; 45% of those surveyed responded. The majority of midwives had some exposure to waterbirth through self-education or through clinical practice. More than half supported the incorporation of waterbirth in their workplace setting. Maternal relaxation and reduced use of analgesia were perceived as the greatest benefit of waterbirth. Of 11 items related to disadvantages of waterbirth, certified nurse-midwives were moderately to severely concerned about none. The most concerning factors, with a mean of 2.4 to 2.5 on a scale of 1 (no worry) to 5 (severe worry), were maintenance of water temperature, physical stress on the midwife, and inability to see the perineum. Midwives' support for waterbirth focused mostly on the perceived benefits to the mother with little worry about the risks.

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“…[72] In a microbiological study, comparing neonatal bacterial colonization after water birth to conventional bed deliveries with or without relaxation bath showed no significant difference between three groups in neonatal outcome, infant's and maternal infection rate. [73]…”

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Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body

Mooventhan¹,

2014

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The use of water for various treatments (hydrotherapy) is probably as old as mankind. Hydrotherapy is one of the basic methods of treatment widely used in the system of natural medicine, which is also called as water therapy, aquatic therapy, pool therapy, and balneotherapy. Use of water in various forms and in various temperatures can produce different effects on different system of the body. Many studies/reviews reported the effects of hydrotherapy only on very few systems and there is lack of studies/reviews in reporting the evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems. We performed PubMed and PubMed central search to review relevant articles in English literature based on “effects of hydrotherapy/balneotherapy” on various systems of the body. Based on the available literature this review suggests that the hydrotherapy has a scientific evidence-based effect on various systems of the body.

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Water birth: microbiological colonisation of the newborn, neonatal and maternal infection rate in comparison to conventional bed deliveries

Abstract: Neonatal outcome, infantś and maternal infection rate did not differ between the three groups.

Cited by 15 publications

References 8 publications

Waterbirth: An Integrative Analysis of Peer‐Reviewed Literature

Waterbirth: An Integrative Analysis of Peer‐Reviewed Literature

Perceptions and Practice of Waterbirth: A Survey of Georgia Midwives

Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body

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