Pain Management/Water Birth

Anesthesia/Pain Management/Epidural

Anesthesia and pain control options are available. Our nursing staff can discuss these options with you and help you decide which will provide the outcome you desire during your labor. Anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists are always available.

Water birth

The option for a water birth is available at Morton Plant and Mease Countryside Hospitals. Water birth is a wonderful choice for those seeking a natural, non medicated birth. Warm water emersion has been clinically shown to decrease pain and increase confidence and ease of movement during labor. Studies indicate that there is no increase in risk to either mom or baby during a water birth.