You might expect a troll to greet you at the mouth of the tunnel that channels San Luis Obispo Creek under the city, where pale sunlight cuts through shifting shadows to reveal the murky water inside.

Your baby spends nine months floating in the warm, cozy comfort of amniotic fluid, so a water birth in a tub or birthing pool might seem like a natural way of welcoming her into the world. But while ...

Water births are safe for most low-risk pregnancies, and can help you feel calmer and more in control during labour. Your midwife will monitor you closely and can act quickly if anything changes.