Delivery question?!

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I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant. My OB's coordinator had me sign a contract saying the hospital they partner with doesn't offer water births. I was kinda considering water to help with the contractions. Not necessarily birthing... But they won't offer the tubs even. Should I consider going to a hospital further away (15-20 more miles away) or just suck it up and stay closer to home? If I do choose a hospital further away, I have to change OBs correct? I do not plan on a birth out of a hospital as I have a pre-existing spinal cord disorder and could be considered high-risk.

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I guess it depends on how important it is to you and how much you like your OB, I personally would rather have the doctor I wanted

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The hospital I delivered my daughter did not have tubs. It's not a 'must have' in hospitals. If you really need it, take the time to go to a different hospital.

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You can always labor at home in your own tub if you have one, for as long as possible before heading to the hospital (that's my plan!)
Also, most hospitals have showers in the bathroom and allow you to get in the shower. The pressure of the water on your back can really help!

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You can't even labor in the tub? That sounds extremely restrictive to me. That would make me wonder what other restrictions they'll throw at you. You probably would have to change drs to deliver at the hospital you want. You'll have to decide how important it is to you, but you also may want to find out what else they don't allow.

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I really want a water birth I would move there. Really depends on you x

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