B1 - Waterbirth: Improving Outcomes for Moms and Babies? One Hospital's Journey in Providing Patient's the Option of Waterbirth
B1 - Waterbirth: Improving Outcomes for Moms and Babies? One Hospital's Journey in Providing Patient's the Option of Waterbirth
Title: B1 - Waterbirth: Improving Outcomes for Moms and Babies? One Hospital's Journey in Providing Patient's the Option of Waterbirth
Disciplines: Professional Issues (PI)
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize the evidence both for and against waterbirth.
- Identify two reasons mothers desire a waterbirth.
- Describe three topics that should be fully reviewed and discussed when offering waterbirths in the hospital setting.
The practice of waterbirth is controversial in the United States. Does waterbirth really improve outcomes for moms and babies? This presentation will discuss the evidence for and against waterbirth, why more moms are looking for providers and hospitals who offer them this option, and finally, one hospital's journey in providing waterbirths for their clients.
Monday, June 16, 2014: 1:45 PM-2:45 PM
Coronado M-T (Disney Coronado Springs)
Moderator:
Susan Drummond, RN, MSN, C-EFM
Presenting Author:
Tammy Thompson, RNC-OB, BSN, MSN, IBCLC