A Water Birth is where labour and delivery, either partly or fully happen when the labouring mom is in a birth pool filled with warm water. The birth pools are found in a hospital or a birthing centre. A birthing centre is the one where it is more homes like rather than a hospital.

The first advantage is pain relief. When the labouring moms are in a pool of lukewarm water when the contractions start or labour pains start, the warmth of the water is very soothing and calming. The need of pain relievers or analgesics is reduced. The circulation improves and the back and the perineal muscles are relaxed. Once the labouring mother is relaxed, the contractions come on better and labor progression is smoother.