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Israeli Expert Cautions Against Water Births Despite Pain Relief Benefits During Labor

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First reported by Walla · Jul 19, 2026

What happened

Professor Eitan Friedman from Assuta Medical Center advises that while laboring in water can ease pain for low-risk pregnancies, giving birth in water is not fully recommended and must be medically supervised. He stresses the importance of risk assessment and cautions against unsupervised home water births.

  • 01Laboring in water eases pain but water births are not fully recommended by medical experts.
  • 02Water labor benefits apply only to low-risk pregnancies after proper risk assessment.
  • 03Full medical supervision in a healthcare facility is essential for water labor or birth.
  • 04Home water births lack medical oversight and pose safety concerns.
  • 05Professor Friedman stresses that natural methods are not always safe and decisions should be personal and pressure-free.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

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Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Israeli Expert Cautions Against Water Births Despite Pain Relief Benefits During Labor
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 19, 2026
Water Births Gain Popularity in Israel as Hospitals Expand Services

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