The purposes of this Committee Opinion are to review the current literature concerning the reported benefits and risks of
immersion in water during labor and delivery and, based on these data, to provide updated clinical recommendations and support for well - designed research regarding these practices.
Outcomes indicating safety or risk
in association with
immersion at one stage of labor may not translate into equivalent outcomes at a different stage of labor; specifically, outcomes
during the first stage of labor may not be the same as outcomes associated with birth under
water.
Learning new scuba diving skills, conducting underwater surveys
in the warm, turquoise
waters of the Pacific, spending time getting to know the local community and their traditional villages, teaching children about environmental conservation
during weekly school visits, assisting
in the creation of coral farms, discover a myriad of fascinating marine creatures to study, enjoy island hopping, stunning remote island locations, scuba diving, snorkelling, traditional ceremonies, idyllic traditional Fijian villages, white beaches, climbing volcanic mountains, enjoying breathtaking scenery, cave swimming, cultural
immersion in the Fijian way of life, learning to speak Fijian.