Had my first ob appointment today and the hospital I am going to this time offers waterbirths. The ob wants me to research waterbirth and decide "if it's up my alley" LOL.

I birthed my DD with no pain relief and she was 4.27kgs (9lb 6.5oz) so I guess that makes me a good candidate for waterbirth.

Soooo....what are the benefits of waterbirth? Where can I find out more? What happens once baby comes out, does baby get lifted out of the water straight away? How does it work?

I have to admit the one thing that puts me off is wondering how much "goo" will be floating around in the water...