Dolphin Assisted Birth Quite Possibly The Worst Idea Ever

[Initech]

The couple planning to do this are entirely serious—and they won’t be the first to travel to Hawaii for a dolphin-assisted birth. My professional opinion: this has to be, hands down, one of the worst natural birthing ideas anyone has ever had (and that is saying a lot).

Let’s talk about dolphins for a moment. I get it — they’re stunning creatures. These sleek, smart, playful animals are almost universally loved by people. Dolphin interactive experiences are hot sellers at tourist locations worldwide, and we naturally want to trust their cheeky, smiling faces. So many people I know got into marine science because of their affinity for dolphins and other marine mammals. I understand why a to-be mother might want to calm her nerves by having a dolphin in the tub during an underwater birth. I can even stretch my imagination and see why a woman would enjoy swimming with a pod of dolphins and giving birth while watching the beautiful displays of these majestic animals.

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/science-sushi/2013/05/26/dolphin-assisted-birth-possibly-the-worst-idea-ever/

To quote Will Smith in "Men In Black": "This ranks about a 9 out of 10 on my weird shit-o-meter."

[uppityperson]

1. What do dolphins eat? Fish? And having a baby in the water next to a large fish eater is good?

On the other hand, could be a Darwin award in the making. But poor baby.

[arcane1]

2. Even without the dolphins, the ocean seems a rather unsanitary place to give birth

Between the microorganisms and the fish pee, even the backyard seems cleaner and safer!

[Arkansas Granny]

3. WTF, indeed. Who, in their right mind, thinks this is a good idea?

It sounds to me like the parents-to-be have a need for attention.

[TreasonousBastard]

4. While I have no direct knowledge, I hear that women giving birth...

don't really notice or care much what their surroundings are at the time.