Richmond Water Birth
Nothing changes a birth vibe like getting in the tub. It’s magic!
From the time that we swam in our own watery world inside our own mothers, we have understood that warm water helps to relax everything… body, mind, and spirit!
You make your way slowly into your dimly lit birth room and hear the tub filling. As you sink into the deep warm water, everything changes. Your eyes close, your sounds soften, and the surges that seemed so overwhelming a few minutes ago become doable. Water birth is MAGIC.
Water birth is not allowed in our area hospitals, but at Embrace, water birth happens all the time!
90%
of our clients get into the tub for comfort during labor.
50%
of our clients choose to have their babies underwater
100% of Embrace Waterbirthers
recommend waterbirth!!
The biggest and deepest birth tubs in Richmond
Is a waterbirth on your birth plan?
People use kiddie pools and birthing pools, horse troughs and hot tubs, their own bathtubs, and even their garden pond (don’t ask!). We hunted high and low for the PERFECT birth tub.
A Great Tub Will Make your birth as comfortable as possible!
DEEP
Our tubs are deep enough to completely submerge yourself and to feel weightless. They’re almost a foot deeper than most bathtubs!
Roomy
Our tubs have space to get comfy and they are large enough for your partner, too. Greeting your baby together is a moment you’ll never forget!
support
Our tubs have wide ledges to lean on, squat bars for support and a place to recline, making the waves of your surges and pushing easier!
Endless Hot Water
We even have endless hot water so we can heat it back up, drain it and refill it, or use the shower massage on your back. Hot water soothes the soul!
What Our Clients Say
“Embrace not only helped me achieve the water birth I’ve always wanted, but they exceeded my expectations!
From the very beginning, I felt this was the place for me. Corina has a vibrant personality that draws you in and makes you feel at home. It felt more like working with family because of all the time and effort they put into each visit to get to know me and my needs. If you are thinking about a water birth or midwifery care, Embrace is the place you want to be!”
— Tisha Lewis
There’s nothing quite like getting into the tub.
Just when you think “I can’t do this”… you get in the tub and it resets everything. You can do this! You catch your breath, let the tension melt away, and continue your labor feeling calm and supported. All you need to do is breathe.
THE EVIDENCE-BASED BENEFITS OF WATERBIRTH
Faster Labors with Less Complications
Waterbirth leads to shorter labors, less need for Pitocin®, and fewer interventions. The buoyancy supports you so you can kneel, recline, or move to your hands and knees. We even have squat bars to help you progress smoothly through labor.
Protecting the Perineum
Waterbirth leads to fewer tears! Studies show even severe perineal tears, those serious 3rd or 4th-degree ones, are significantly reduced. We all love an intact perineum. No sutures and faster healing? Yes, please!
Natural Pain Relief
Women have less pain with waterbirth and there is a distinct reduction in epidurals and opioid pain management when waterbirth is available in hospitals. Water is magic for a calm peaceful labor.
Health Outcomes for Moms
Waterbirth reduces rates of postpartum hemorrhage, maternal infection, and transfers to a hospital. Many birthing people describe feeling a greater sense of control and privacy during a waterbirth, which is exactly what birthing people need.
Health Outcomes for Babies
Little Mer-babies do great! The largest waterbirth study showed babies are less likely to need hospital transfers, have lower rates of meconium and breathing problems and better APGAR scores.
Waterbirth babies LOVE a gentle birth!
Waterbirth allows them to transition earthside slowly and with love.
Book A Tour
Come explore our two plush birth suites and meet Corina and the Embrace family.
Every Wednesday at 11 am +
Every Saturday at 9 am.