Why did I give birth in a river? They say the current helps guide the baby out gently, working with gravity instead of against it. That the constant flow of water naturally disinfects, washing away bacteria far better than any sterile room ever could. That the cold shocks the nervous system just enough to dull the pain, slowing everything down, making contractions more manageable. That being immersed in nature lowers adrenaline, keeps the body calm, and allows labour to progress the way it’s mea