Diving into Water Birth: The Benefits, Myths & What to Expect

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. Sign up for our Free Birth Preferences Course to ensure you are as prepared as possible for your big day! *This episode is a re-release. Original release date: July 28, 2021.

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Diving into Water Birth: The Benefits, Myths & What to Expect is an episode from She Found Motherhood podcast by She Found Motherhood.

This episode is 31:30 long.

This episode was published on Dec 24, 2025.

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