Water has long held deep cultural and spiritual meaning in the context of childbirth, symbolizing life, transformation, protection, and renewal across countless traditions around the world. In many belief systems, it is more than just a physical element—it is a sacred force, revered for its power to heal, purify, and connect the seen and unseen. When used during labor and birth, water becomes both a practical comfort measure and a spiritually significant medium, offering birthing individuals a sense of safety, grounding, and connection to ancient wisdom. Understanding this significance allows birth workers to provide care that is not only clinically sound, but also culturally responsive and emotionally meaningful—honoring the diverse ways in which people experience and interpret the sacred journey of bringing new life into the world.