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Table 2 What midwives enjoy about caring for women who labour or birth in water

From: Midwives’ experience of their education, knowledge and practice around immersion in water for labour or birth

Theme

Definition of Theme

Instinctive birthing

Nurtures instinctive birthing behaviour led by the woman

Woman-centred atmosphere

Provides an environment which is woman centred, calm and peaceful and relaxed.

Undisturbed space

Creates an undisturbed space where access is mediated by the water.