March 2021 PMID 33771115

Waterbirth: a national retrospective cohort study of factors associated with its use among women in England.

H Aughey, J Jardine, N Moitt, K Fearon, J Hawdon, D Pasupathy, I Urganci, T Harris

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Peak: 46 in Apr 2021
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What people are saying

Many discussions highlight the positive findings of the study, such as the lack of adverse outcomes for mothers and babies associated with waterbirth and the emphasis on equity in access to this option. Posts, like one mentioning 'wonderful news' about waterbirth safety and calls for making it more accessible, exemplify the excitement and urgency in the tone of these discussions. The choice of words and positive framing reflect a collective enthusiasm for the study's implications, aligning with the overall favorable sentiment.

AgreementStrong agreement

The discussions strongly support the findings of the publication, with many expressing satisfaction over the lack of adverse outcomes associated with waterbirth.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate a high level of curiosity and relevance, as many contributors reflect on the implications of the study for practices in childbirth.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many posts discuss the implications of the findings, fewer delve deeply into the methodology or alternative perspectives, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Contributors widely believe the study will have a significant impact on the accessibility and perception of waterbirth in maternity care.

Abstract in brief

  • Waterbirth is available in English maternity settings for low-risk women, showing some maternal benefits from immersion during labor, but safety evidence for waterbirth itself is inconclusive.
  • A study of 46,088 low and intermediate risk births in England found that 6,264 were waterbirths, with older women more likely to choose this option while younger, more obese, and black women were less likely to opt for it.
  • The study used electronic health data from 2015-2016 to analyze complications related to waterbirth, including postpartum hemorrhage, anal injuries, and neonatal health outcomes.

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Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE
@dunkleybent · X

factors associated with the use of water birth among women in England -evidence that white women from higher socioeconomic backgrounds were more likely to be recorded as giving birth in water. Mat services should ensure equitable access to waterbirth. https://t.co/9w43c0mmu9

Apr 5, 2021 · 87 likes · 40 shares · 21,402 followers View post →
Diane Laing
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Aug 7, 2021 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 227 followers View post →
BMC
@BioMedCentral · X

A study in #BMCPregnancyChildbirth finds there was no association between waterbirth and adverse outcomes for mother or baby. Women from socioeconomically deprived backgrounds and ethnic minorities in England are also less likely to give birth in water. https://t.co/6iQ6VAWDDd

Mar 31, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 75,416 followers View post →
Teresa
@tmccreery33 · X

https://t.co/eFHJyr7832 A bit more evidence on safety of water for births. https://t.co/zzb9mFlccL

Apr 3, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 462 followers View post →
Fit&Pregnant Pachuca
@FITandPREGNANT · X

No se asocia el parto en agua con ningún problema para mamá y bebé en embarazos de bajo riesgo. Ojalá más médicos leyeran estos estudios en México

Mar 29, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 452 followers View post →
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Diane Laing
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Aug 7, 2021 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 227 followers View post →
ICEA
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"In this large observational cohort study, there was no association between waterbirth and specific adverse outcomes for either the mother or the baby." https://t.co/Dis7QQretU

Apr 26, 2021 · 5,469 followers View post →
Maxine
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Maddie Davies Kellock
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Verónica Blanco Gutiérrez
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hellomynameissascha OBE
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Dr Jan Smith She/Her
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Professor Trixie McAree
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Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE
@dunkleybent · X

factors associated with the use of water birth among women in England -evidence that white women from higher socioeconomic backgrounds were more likely to be recorded as giving birth in water. Mat services should ensure equitable access to waterbirth. https://t.co/9w43c0mmu9

Apr 5, 2021 · 87 likes · 40 shares · 21,402 followers View post →
Angela Brown
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Liz-M Greene (she,her)
@LizGreeneDublin · X

RT @tmccreery33: https://t.co/eFHJyr7832 A bit more evidence on safety of water for births.

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MidwivesAssociation #VaccincesWork
@MidwivesIreland · X

RT @tmccreery33: https://t.co/eFHJyr7832 A bit more evidence on safety of water for births.

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Teresa
@tmccreery33 · X

https://t.co/eFHJyr7832 A bit more evidence on safety of water for births. https://t.co/zzb9mFlccL

Apr 3, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 462 followers View post →
Jane Wardlaw, RM Bsc (Hons)
@wardlaw_jane · X

RT @jenejardine: Pleased to share @nmpa_audit study on #waterbirth https://t.co/rjJ4wuLcy0 (1/4)

Apr 1, 2021 · 7 shares · 53 followers View post →
Always kindness
@babywearingMW · X

Yay! Not a surprise, but wonderful news. #Waterbirth is not associated with adverse outcomes for mother or baby. We do need to do more to make it accessible to all though! https://t.co/gp2lizJOgP

Apr 1, 2021 · 209 followers View post →
BMC
@BioMedCentral · X

A study in #BMCPregnancyChildbirth finds there was no association between waterbirth and adverse outcomes for mother or baby. Women from socioeconomically deprived backgrounds and ethnic minorities in England are also less likely to give birth in water. https://t.co/6iQ6VAWDDd

Mar 31, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 75,416 followers View post →
Annis Rowley
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Fit&Pregnant Pachuca
@FITandPREGNANT · X

No se asocia el parto en agua con ningún problema para mamá y bebé en embarazos de bajo riesgo. Ojalá más médicos leyeran estos estudios en México

Mar 29, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 452 followers View post →
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@JacqueGerrard · X

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Shelly Higgins
@RM_ShellyJ · X

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