Water births no riskier than births out of water — study finds

The team examined the number of babies who needed antibiotics or help breathing and the rate of severe tears suffered by women 

This study could have implications for thousands of women each year who use birthing pools as a form of pain relief during labour, researchers said

Having a water birth does not increase the risk of complications for mother or baby, according to a study.

The results of the study could have implications for thousands of women each year who use birthing pools as a form of pain relief during labour, researchers said.