Waterbirth may reduce pain meds and shorten labor, study finds
NCT ID NCT05175599
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving birth in water (waterbirth) is better than a traditional land birth for low-risk, healthy women. Researchers compared pain medication use, labor length, breastfeeding rates, and satisfaction between the two groups. The goal was to see if waterbirth offers benefits without increasing risks.
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Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, United States
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