The committee has formally decided to reinstate waterbirth as a care option. This success confirms that patient autonomy remains a central pillar of maternity services. We will monitor the implementation phase to ensure these choices are fully accessible for all women.
January 8, 2012
Final supporters
Currently in Ireland, women are only given the option to labour in water. Women must leave the pool to birth their baby.
Evidence surrounding Waterbirth remains inconclusive. There are no increased benefits and no increased risks. However, women report great satisfaction with Waterbirth.
Outside of Ireland, the informed decision to have a Waterbirth is a care option which is supported by Obstetricians and Midwives. For example, a joint statement from the Royal College of Midwives and Royal College of Gynaecologists states: “The respect for maternal autonomy and choice is important; however, it is important that any possible concerns for fetal and neonatal safety are made clear. Women who make an informed choice to give birth in water should be given every opportunity and assistance to do so by attendants who have appropriate experience. More research is needed on third-stage management in the pool, as there is currently no reliable evidence that can be used to inform women regarding the benefits and risks of experiencing the third stage of labour under water.”
The RCM has stated Waterbirth is considered not as a matter of Choice but that it is a "Core Midwifery Practice".
AIMS Ireland firmly maintains that the removal of choice is not Best Practice.
Please join us in a petition of support to recognise women's right to informed choice and reinstate Waterbirth services in Ireland.
We the undersigned, support a woman's right to informed choice and support the reinstatement of Waterbirth as a care option for women in Ireland.
Updates
October 19, 2011
The petition has reached two hundred and fifty signatures. It is encouraging to see this level of interest in the availability of waterbirth options within Irish maternity care.
Reached 250 supporters
October 16, 2011
October 16, 2011
The petition has now reached 100 signatures. This initial support confirms that many people feel strongly about expanding maternity care options in Ireland.
Reached 100 supporters
October 15, 2011
7 Comments
The pool was the only thing keeping me sane. Being told to move to the bed ruined the whole experience.
My wife was in so much pain and the water helped her so much until they made her climb out. Why is this still a thing in 2017???
My midwife told me I had to get out just when things were getting going. It was so frustrating to have to move at that point.
Had to get out and it set me back hours. Just let us stay in!
Ridiculous that we are so behind on this. Let women choose where they want to be.
Nearly had my boy, but disappointly was booted out.
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The committee has formally decided to reinstate waterbirth as a care option. This success confirms that patient autonomy remains a central pillar of maternity services. We will monitor the implementation phase to ensure these choices are fully accessible for all women.
January 8, 2012
Final supporters
Currently in Ireland, women are only given the option to labour in water. Women must leave the pool to birth their baby.
Evidence surrounding Waterbirth remains inconclusive. There are no increased benefits and no increased risks. However, women report great satisfaction with Waterbirth.
Outside of Ireland, the informed decision to have a Waterbirth is a care option which is supported by Obstetricians and Midwives. For example, a joint statement from the Royal College of Midwives and Royal College of Gynaecologists states: “The respect for maternal autonomy and choice is important; however, it is important that any possible concerns for fetal and neonatal safety are made clear. Women who make an informed choice to give birth in water should be given every opportunity and assistance to do so by attendants who have appropriate experience. More research is needed on third-stage management in the pool, as there is currently no reliable evidence that can be used to inform women regarding the benefits and risks of experiencing the third stage of labour under water.”
The RCM has stated Waterbirth is considered not as a matter of Choice but that it is a "Core Midwifery Practice".
AIMS Ireland firmly maintains that the removal of choice is not Best Practice.
Please join us in a petition of support to recognise women's right to informed choice and reinstate Waterbirth services in Ireland.
We the undersigned, support a woman's right to informed choice and support the reinstatement of Waterbirth as a care option for women in Ireland.
Updates
October 19, 2011
The petition has reached two hundred and fifty signatures. It is encouraging to see this level of interest in the availability of waterbirth options within Irish maternity care.
Reached 250 supporters
October 16, 2011
October 16, 2011
The petition has now reached 100 signatures. This initial support confirms that many people feel strongly about expanding maternity care options in Ireland.
Reached 100 supporters
October 15, 2011
7 Comments
About time. Every other country lets you do it. Why are we so backward
The pool was the only thing keeping me sane. Being told to move to the bed ruined the whole experience.
My wife was in so much pain and the water helped her so much until they made her climb out. Why is this still a thing in 2017???
My midwife told me I had to get out just when things were getting going. It was so frustrating to have to move at that point.
Had to get out and it set me back hours. Just let us stay in!
Ridiculous that we are so behind on this. Let women choose where they want to be.
Nearly had my boy, but disappointly was booted out.
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About time. Every other country lets you do it. Why are we so backward