Show Notes
In this episode of the She Found Motherhood podcast, Dr. Alicia sits down with registered midwife Heidi Machnee for a deep, evidence-based conversation about water birth and water immersion during labour. Whether you’re planning a home birth, curious about using a tub for labour comfort, or simply want to understand your options, this episode is packed with practical, research-backed insights.
Heidi brings both her experience as a midwife and her background as a pediatric RN to break down what the evidence actually says - the benefits, the risks, and who is (and isn’t) an ideal candidate for labour or birth in water.
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*This episode is a re-release. Original release date: July 28, 2021.
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