So what are the advantages of birth pools?

Firstly, the water has a relaxing effect which makes the experience of giving birth less stressful for you and your baby. It is also believed that when you use a birthing pool, the transition to the outside world is less traumatic. This comes from the idea that the warm water of the birth pool is a similar environment to the womb. Research has found that babies that are born in birthing pools are calmer and cry less than babies that are born the traditional way in air.

Birth pools are also great at reducing the pain of labour too. The warm water can help soothe the pain of contractions. It’s just the same as having a bath to help backache or sooth stomach ache. You can also use gas and air whilst you are in the birthing pool for further pain relief.

It also reduces the risk of tearing. The warm water makes the tissues of your perineum more supple meaning it can stretch and accommodate your baby’s head as it passes through. It also reduces the odds of you needing an episiotomy.

Another advantage to opting for a birth pool is that the water keeps you afloat which makes it easy for you to get into a comfortable position, especially if you have a physical disability. You can also give birth upright which means you can have a helping hand from gravity, which will make it easier to push your baby out.

Birthing pools also offer greater privacy and control then giving birth the traditional way. Once you are submerged in the warm waters, you will feel more in control of your body and can labour undisturbed.

 Are there different styles of birthing pool?

Yes. There are three main styles of birthing pool. The cheapest option is an inflatable birth pool. They are compact, easy to set up and extremely comfortable. The downside to this style of birthing pool is that some women feel less secure then when they are in a rigid style pool.

Rigid pools are more expensive but can be rented out as well as purchased. They come in a variety of different shapes and sizes and usually come with all the kit you will need to fill up the pool. They are the ideal choice if you want your partner to be in the pool with you at the same time as they are larger than other styles of birthing pool.

Finally, if you want the Rolls Royce of birthing pools then consider investing in a heated pool. They offer the ultimate luxury in water births. They take away the stress of having to fill up the pool when you go into labour. They can be set up in advanced and kept at a regulated temperature. With such luxury comes price, with heated birthing pools costing considerably more than unheated.

This is another really good birth pool this time from well respected birthing pool makers Birth Pool in a Box and as the name suggests this birth pool comes in a box with everything you need to have a safe and enjoyable home birth.

Choosing a birth pool from this well known brand gives you piece of mind thanks to their reputation for comfort, safety, practicality and reliability. The Value Kit is made from strong and durable eco-friendly PVC and is made in a tried and tested shape that has been designed in consultation with midwives experienced in home water births. There is also a 5cm inflatable floor chamber that gives you knee support whilst kneeling or support whilst sitting in this home birthing pool.

The Birth Pool in a Box Value Kit includes a disposable liner which makes cleaning up after use very easy and quick. There is also a pump for inflating and deflating the pool, a long 15 metre hose and two types of hose-tap connectors that should allow you to connect to most home taps. It even comes with a thermometer to ensure you have the water set to the most comfortable temperature.

If you want a home birthing pool from a well known brand that comes with everything you need in one box then the Birth Pool in a Box Value Kit is the one!

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The La Bassine Home Birthing Pool is a great value home birthing pool from Made in Water. It is made from a super strong vinyl in a relaxing deep blue colour. Not only is the material used extra strong but this birth pool has been constructed so that even in the unlikely event of a puncture the vertical-beams will prevent any severe flooding.

As well as being strong and reliable this birthing pool has an inflatable floor which gives great comfort and support and prevents your knees from getting sore and removes the need for you to add your own padding under the birthing pool like some other water birth products.

There are also solid handles inside the pool for you to grip onto and help you change position with the minimum amount of ease which is something everyone will appreciate.

If you are looking for the best priced birthing pool on the market the La Bassine Home Birthing Pool is the one for you.

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What is a Water Birth?

Water birth is a method of giving birth, which involves the expectant mothers immersion in warm water. Proponents of water birthing believe that this method is safe and provides many benefits for both mother and baby, including pain relief and a less traumatic birth experience for the baby.

A birth pool allows you to have a water birth which is a way to give birth which involves having the baby whilst being immersed in warm water.

The benefits of using a birthing pool and having a water birth include reduction in pain experienced by the mother and reducing the distress experienced by the baby during birth.

In a 2004 study, doctors at the University of Southampton reported that expectant mothers who spent at least part of their labour in water experienced reduced levels of pain and were less likely to request an epidural or need an induction to shorten the gaps between their contractions compared with those giving birth in the traditional way.

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