Did
you know?
Reverse osmosis is the finest water filtration method known. This process will
allow the removal of particles as small as ions from a solution. It is used
to purify water and remove salts and other impurities in order to improve the
color, taste or properties of the fluid. R.O. uses a membrane that is semi-permeable,
allowing the fluid that is being purified to pass through it, while rejecting
other ions and contaminants from passing. This technology uses a process
known as crossflow to allow the r.o. membrane to continually clean itself. This
is the reason of why an r.o. element can last many years before clogging or
need replacement. This
water purification process requires a driving force to push the fluid through
the membrane, and the most common force is household water pressure or pressure
from a booster pump. The higher the pressure, the larger the driving force and
efficiency.
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Child
birthing in water...the facts.
Having a
water birth is an option for Mom's who want to give birth naturally. Childbirth
is such a powerful experience for a woman. But, too often, women totally
give up their power and gift of childbirth over to other people to control.
Having a water birth gives the woman a feeling of empowerment and pride
in being able to choose how she delivers her child.
What about
what the baby goes through? Just imagine that your little one is as cozy
and warm as can be for the past 9 months. You have given that little wonder
a warm and secure environment only to have him arrive in a cold, bright
and noisy world. That is why water birthing is such a beautiful way to
bring your little wonder into this world. Imagine the having your baby
arrive in a warm, quite, safe, and inviting environment where the first
touch is your arms.
The benefits
of water birthing is so numerous... here are just a few
* Ease the
pain of labor where only 10% of mom's ask for pain relief
* Relaxation
of mom
* Can faciltate
a slow labor
* Relaxed
pelvic floor
* Relieve
anxiety
* Empowers
the mom
* Can increase
blood circulation
If you decide
you want to use water to help you labor, you need to have a few things
in mind. The water temperature should be around your body temperature.
Be careful when entering the tub and try to enter between contractions.
Make sure the tub is large enough so that you can move freely and be able
to change positions to what makes you feel comfortable.
Women usually
enter the tub when they are about 5-8 cm dilated. Check with your caregiver,
but you should not need to worry about infection if your membranes have
ruptured, as long as you are following proper hygenics.
The following
are some interesting statistics about water births:
* The women
had shorter labors.
* Cervical
dilatation was more efficient- 2.5 centimeters per hour compared with
1.25 centimeters per hour for mothers who did not take advantage of water
during their labors.
* The descent
of the babies was twice as fast.
* The women
reported less pain.
* The cesarean
section rate was one-third that of traditional hospital births.
* Mothers
labeled "high-risk" because of high blood pressure showed a dramatic reduction
in their blood pressure within minutes of immersion in the pool.
Whether you
decide to just labor in water, or have an actual water birth you can still
take advantage of what water has to offer. Water birthing can be not only
a gentle way to bring your little one into the world, but as you can see,
it is also a SAFE alternative. Also, remember that being educated is the
most important thing you can do to keep yourself happy and healthy throughout
your pregnancy.
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