Our Pools
We offer hospital grade Birth Pools in a Box for hire.
All are a regular size making it perfect for women who are 5 ft 6 or more, if you want freedom to move around or if your partner wants to get in too.
The exact specifications of the pools are as follows:
External Max dimensions
76” x 65” or 193 x 165 cm
Internal Max dimensions
56” x 45” or 142 x 114 cm
Internal depth
26” or 66 cm
Rim width
10” or 25 cm
Internal built in seat
Yes
Maximum height of mother
6’ or 182 cm
Room for partner
Yes
Weight when filled
650kg plus mother
Accessories
All our pools are hired with the following accessories:
A disposable linerTo give you peace of mind that you are about to give birth in a sterile environment.
Two 15m hoses
One for filling and one for emptying the pool.
Round and multi-purpose tap connectors
To connect a hose to your taps. If one does not fit your taps the other should but this cannot be guaranteed.
Floating Digital ThermometerTo monitor the water temperature. Large display so can be seen easily by midwife. Lift it out of the water and it turns into a clock allowing you to see what time your baby entered the world.
Strainer
Use before emptying the pool.
Waterproof floor sheet and anti-slip floor matProtects your floor without posing a hazard to you.
Electric submersible emptying pump.
To empty the pool.
Electric inflate/deflate pump.To inflate and deflate the pool with little effort.
Please note that our pools are not suitable for use with a water heater as it may melt the plastic. Vist our FAQs page to see how we kept the water warm for the delivery of our little girl.
