Trying For a Baby

Sharnee and Dan are at Birmingham Women’s Hospital about to give birth to their first baby. Feeling he was punching above his weight, initially Dan enlisted the help of his cousin to play Cupid and ask Sharnee out on a date . As the couple prepare for a water birth delivery, they talk about their relationship and how long they plan on waiting before having another child.

Is a water birth safe for your baby?

Babies born into warm water often appear far more relaxed and often don’t cry until they are dried and exposed to the air. It is thought that the pool feels like the comforting waters of your womb to your baby. Supporters of birthing pools believe that the transition to the outside world is less traumatic for babies who are born in water.