THE USE OF WATER BIRTH BETWEEN PRIMIPAROUS AND MULTIPAROUS WOMEN: A COMPARATIVE STUDY Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Water birth is the process of giving birth in a tub of warm water. Some women choose to labor in the water and get out from the tub and deliver the baby outside, but other women decide to stay in the water during the delivery of the baby. Since the baby has already been in the amniotic fluid sac for nine months, birthing in a similar environment is gentler for the baby and less stressful for the mother. Statement of the Problem The purpose of the study is to compare the use of water birth between primiparous and multiparous women. Specifically, the study aims to answer the following questions: 1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of 1.1 Age 1.2 …show more content…
Significance of the Study The findings of the research study could benefit the midwifery practice, midwifery education, midwifery research, and midwifery administration. Midwifery Practice For the midwives who work in the lying-in clinics or hospitals, the study provides evidence on the use of water birth of primiparous and multiparous women. Midwifery Education For the midwifery education, this study can be used as a research-based material for teaching midwifery students on water birth as a way of alternative birthing options that can be utilized by both primiparous and multiparous women. Midwifery Research This research may serve as a basis and a reference to other researchers who would want to expand the study and do more investigation. This would help other midwifery researchers to do a more in-depth discussion on supporting water