some waterbirth Q's

[human bean]

I have clear pictures of bub making her exit underwater so I know the water was clear then (I didn't poop during labour/birth) but then remember noticing the water pretty murky after DH cut the cord. I didn't tear, but bub had pooped in transit, and I didn't birth the placenta until out of the bath. So I guess it must have been bleeding after the birth like Alan said, that made it murky. Hadn't really thought about that part of it until this thread!

[Nuddle]

I have always wondered how you would empty the pool at home, if you syphon it out, you have to suck on the hose? lol, sorry but that just doesnt appeal lol

[Alan]

You do not need to suck on the hose but you could if you want to.
Connect the hose to a water tap. Ensure other end of hose is in the pool. Turn on tap. When water is flowing into pool pull hose off tap. The water will start to flow in the reverse direction and empty pool. Another way is to put most of the hose in the pool and ensure that the hose fills with water. Take one end of the hose and while it is still under the water kink it to prevent air entering then take it outside. Lay it on the floor, let it go and the water will flow from the pool.
For the above methods to work the garden needs to be lower than the floor of the pool.

[Nuddle]

You do not need to suck on the hose but you could if you want to.
Connect the hose to a water tap. Ensure other end of hose is in the pool. Turn on tap. When water is flowing into pool pull hose off tap. The water will start to flow in the reverse direction and empty pool. Another way is to put most of the hose in the pool and ensure that the hose fills with water. Take one end of the hose and while it is still under the water kink it to prevent air entering then take it outside. Lay it on the floor, let it go and the water will flow from the pool.
For the above methods to work the garden needs to be lower than the floor of the pool.

lol, thanks for explaining

[Cricket]

I delivered in my own bath at home, and the water was pretty much fine, until I delivered the placenta - then it got pretty murky! But since it was just the bath, we pulled the plug, and rinsed it out while I had a shower and DH snuggled with our new little girl. (Wow, just writing that makes me look forward to meeting this new little person.....) Then the midwives refilled the tub and I had an herbal bath to help heal the "scrapes" I got (nothing that needed stitching) and nursed DD in there with me. By the way, you are less likely to tear in a water birth.
All the best!

[chocolatecatty]

Aah ok, my waters had already broken before I hopped in, and I birthed the placenta afterwards on the bed. No time to pee or poo for me as it all happened in a couple of minutes. Lol, so if you want cleanish water, don't waste any time!

[jackrose]

I am going to an information session on Waterbirth on Tuesday 4th May, you may be interested also so that you can get any questions answered and have a chat to some people.

It is run by Midwives naturally in Melbourne, check out their website.

To me, a waterbirth sounds fantastic!