Waterbirth: an integrative analysis of peer-reviewed literature.

Introduction: Despite a growing body of evidence for waterbirth safety, a myriad of political and cultural issues result in limited use in US hospitals compared to other developed nations. The purpose of this article is to critically analyze the evidence on maternal and neonatal outcomes of waterbirth to help inform evidence-based clinical practice in the United States.

Methods: A literature search was performed using electronic databases CINAHL, Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, and PsycINFO.

Control in childbirth: a concept analysis and synthesis.

Aim: To report a concept analysis of control in childbirth.

Background: Control has a variety of definitions from a wide range of disciplines. In childbirth, however, the concept is more tenuous and depends on the context.

Perceptions and practice of waterbirth: a survey of Georgia midwives.

This study investigated the experience and perceptions of Georgia certified nurse-midwives about waterbirth and their level of support for establishing waterbirth in their work setting. A survey was distributed to a convenience sample of 119 certified nurse-midwives from the American College of Nurse Midwives, Georgia chapter; 45% of those surveyed responded. The majority of midwives had some exposure to waterbirth through self-education or through clinical practice.