I had a water birth with DJ - 3 years ago and would have had one with vic had he not flew out!

but i love love love LOVED mine. it took all the weight off me and i could relax between ctx. also being a stubbon bull headed person in labour i refused to move so when DJ finaly made his entrance i delivered him myself. the water went manky on me thanks to being so long...and TMI but i did have a mini floaty in with me thanks to pushing for so long but the MW fished it out. but it was fantastic and for me i wish i could do it again. and yes the water goes red fairly quick but i can also say it may not help stop tearing as i tore birthing DJ.