Pregnant and Dolphins

[cerich]

from what I understand the dolphins love to sonar on a pregnant woman, male dolphins however may feel that they don't want a female that they haven't impregnated around "their" pod, thus the possible danger.

Male dolphins can act real funny about the whole "alpha" male thing (like us I suppose), that is why they sometimes try to mount people during these "interactions"

 

[mwhities]

So it will be okay or not? I think we are going to error on the side of caution and not do it.

She will only be 7 - 8 weeks pregnant. (I guess I should've stated that earlier.) I believe there will be a heart beat at that time as well, but it will be so small. I guess a dolphin could hear it still.

Thanks again all,

Michael

 

[fairybasslet]

YOU and your wife are pregnant? So you're having twins? What a medical miracle. I hope you have a Caesarian. I don't think your pee hole will stretch that far. And your poor baby will have to travel through an extra long birth canal.

 

[mislav]

So it will be okay or not? I think we are going to error on the side of caution and not do it.

She will only be 7 - 8 weeks pregnant. (I guess I should've stated that earlier.) I believe there will be a heart beat at that time as well, but it will be so small. I guess a dolphin could hear it still.

Thanks again all,

Michael

Congrats to the both of you!

So you're asking: - Is it safe? I don't think anyone can give you a definite answer to this question. How does the possibly strong sonar affect the developing fetus? Would they be inspecting her from the distance or bumping her? Would they try to separate her from the rest of your group? Would they even charge at you if you try to protect your wife? No one really knows...

I remember similar experience described in this post on ScubaBoard:

http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=2311811&postcount=18

Would I personally do it? Yes, of course. It would be a nice story to tell your kid. Do I personally think it might be dangerous? I believe the risk is minimal, but there still is some risk involved.

 

[mwhities]

YOU and your wife are pregnant? So you're having twins? What a medical miracle. I hope you have a Caesarian. I don't think your pee hole will stretch that far. And your poor baby will have to travel through an extra long birth canal.

Well, if the old-wise tail (is it?) is true, it's my generation to have twins AND my wife is a twin as well. So, we might h ave twins!

Michael

 

[mwhities]

mislav,

Thanks for the post. I'm thinking that it maybe alright now, since she will not be so far along.

I was thinking if she was able to go into the pool (or whatever) without getting all the way in, it would be alright. Something waist deep. Granted, it'd suck to not be able to swim with them, but she would still be involved and touching them.

Thanks many times again,

EDIT: Ohh and thanks for the congrats.

Michael

 

[fairybasslet]

Well, if the old-wise tail (is it?) is true, it's my generation to have twins AND my wife is a twin as well. So, we might h ave twins!

Michael

I think you mean "old wives' tale."

 

[Amberjack]

This is the first I've heard about dolphins and pregnant women, but a fetus generally does definitely have a heartbeat at 7 - 8 weeks, so if the stuff about the heartbeat is true, keep that in mind.

And - congratulations!

 

[archman]

So it will be okay or not?

Heck, your kid may become ambidextrous!

As the advantages of underwater birth became clear, and the therapeutic value of dolphins was demonstrated, the concept of humans birthing underwater with dolphins developed. Since birthing in water is beneficial, and dolphins are able to heal or improve a wide range of medical conditions, it is reasonable to suppose that their presence at water births could be beneficial.

Some 20 years ago, after developing and confirming the benefits of water birth, Igor Tscharkofsy began to birth human babies in the Black Sea with the dolphins. Some of the reported occurances include a mother and a baby playing with the dolphins within 45 minutes of the birth, another instance of a free dolphin escorting a newborn human baby to the surface for its first breath. According to Igor Smirnoff, their research director, water babies develop six months faster over their first two years and development of waking, talking etc. occur earlier. According to Elena Tonetti, who managed the Black Sea birth project for several years, the children are also ambidexterous.

http://www.planetpuna.com/Birth&Dolphins/index.htm

 

[mwhities]

I think you mean "old wives' tale."

Quick response, wasn't thinking. "old wives"

Thanks,

Michael