Making a SPLASH: advancing birthing pool use for labour and birth with Dr Ethel Burns

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We sit down with Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at Oxford Brookes, Dr Ethel Burns, to discuss her pioneering research on water immersion during labor and birth. Ethel shares her insights into how water birth can significantly enhance the childbirth experience, offering clear benefits such as reduced medical interventions and increased maternal satisfaction. Join us as we explore the evidence behind water birth's positive impact on both mothers and newborns. Ethel also discusses the practicalities of implementing water birth practices in various healthcare settings and addresses common misconceptions. Whether you're a healthcare professional, an expectant parent, or simply interested in innovative maternity care, this episode provides valuable perspectives on how water birth can transform the experience of giving birth. You can explore Ethels wider research on her staff page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/ethel-burns

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