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> Urgent lead in our water, But I want to birth in the spa!
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Cherish
post 31/12/2012, 10:13 AM
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Can anyone provide/or know any information about giving birth in water that has high levels of lead.
Currently we cannot consume our water at all. No teeth brushing/washing fruit/boiling veggies.
I'm due to give birth soon and had planned a home waterbirth.
But I don't know whether its safe or extremely unsafe.
I am so furious right now!
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lsolaBella
post 31/12/2012, 10:15 AM
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For me I would not be using that water.
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post 31/12/2012, 10:16 AM
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I probably wouldn't risk it. buy lots and lots and lots off bottled water and warm it in the kettle, might be a bit expensive and time consuming though biggrin.gif
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post 31/12/2012, 10:22 AM
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Oh no poor you OP! I would not be using that water. If it's not good enough to consume I wouldn't want it on your skin or your wee bubbas. I know this may sound weird but could you get a water tank to deliver water to you? I recall friends of ours having their pool filled this way for some reason.

Not much help, sorry. Good luck.
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post 31/12/2012, 10:55 AM
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If you can't drink the water, then why would you risk that your newborn might drink the water?
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post 31/12/2012, 10:59 AM
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Are you really even considering it? Really?
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post 31/12/2012, 11:00 AM
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No WAY!
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Cherish
post 31/12/2012, 11:53 AM
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I'm looking for information only.
I have made other water plans.
Massive PITA, but not planning on exposing my bits or my newborn to lead.
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post 31/12/2012, 11:58 AM
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Can I ask where you live in order to have lead in your water supply?
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Cherish
post 31/12/2012, 01:12 PM
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Rural Tasmania!
We are on bore water!
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