I am glad someone else has asked this question, as I want a water birth and this has worried me a lot!!

During mine i did have the mw sitting there with a little aquarium net, fishing little lumps out of the pool I was initially embarrassed, but they reassured me that it was completely normal and that they were pleased as it meant i was pushing properly. We even kept making jokes about it between contractions (i was pushing for ages due to an anterior lip).

Tbh it was a small price to pay for a wonderful, relaxed labour.

i used the birthing pool for pain relief and there was a sieve on the side ready for any accidents!

Hospitals usually ask you to pack a plastic sieve in your hospital bag for this  - I think they expect your birthing partner to scoop it out!

I had a water birth - and had packed my sieve but thankfully it stayed in my bag - no need to use it!

My water birth was amazing and would definatly recommend it.

Good luck.

sorry girls *** src="../../smiley/msn/embaressed_smile.gif" alt="" /> silly question but i just dont know the answer.

if you are having a waterbirth and you accidentally have a bowel movement whislt pushing - what happens?  does it get left? or someone has to fish it out?  or is there a filter? 

its really gross, sorry, but i want a waterbirth but i can see myself sat with a floater in the pool *** src="../../smiley/msn/embaressed_smile.gif" alt="" />

help me out xxxxx

sarah & bean

18+5