Labour in tub OK but childbirth in water unproven

Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 11:40 in Earth & Climate

Sitting in a tub of warm water can relieve a mom-to-be's pain during the early stages of labour, but actually giving birth under water has no proven benefit and may be risky, say recommendations for U.S. obstetricians.

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