Maternal and perinatal outcomes amongst low risk women giving birth in water compared to six birth positions on land. A descriptive cross sectional study in a birth centre over 12 years

waterbirth does not lead to more infants born with Apgar score <7 at 5 mins when compared to other birth positions. Waterbirth provides advantages over the birth stool for maternal outcomes of major perineal trauma and postpartum haemorrhage.