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Knowledge base
At Birthpools, we want you to feel fully informed when choosing a water birth. Whether you’re an expectant parent or a birth professional, making a conscious, well-prepared decision about a birth pool contributes to a comfortable and positive water childbirth experience. On this knowledge base page, you'll find all the practical and useful information to confidently decide if giving birth in water is right for you or your client.
Downloads
Are you an architect, or do you work at a hospital or birth centre, interested in permanent birthing pools? At Birthpools, you can easily request technical documentation for our fixed FP3 birth pool. This documentation clearly outlines the practical and technical specifications, helping you confidently choose the right professional solution for your facility.
Research
Explore and review all global studies and research on water birth here. Gain comprehensive insights into the latest scientific findings, evidence-based benefits, best practices, and expert opinions from around the world. Stay informed about developments, safety guidelines, and recommendations to support informed decision-making for expectant parents and birth professionals.
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Blog posts
Get inspired by our informative blogs, specially created for expectant parents and birth professionals. For example, discover which birth pool in a box size suits you best, comfortable positions for childbirth in water or practical tips on how birth professionals can guide clients in choosing the perfect birthing pool.
Which birth pool size should you choose?
Choosing between the Mini and Regular Birth Pool in a Box? This guide helps expectant parents and birth professionals pick the perfect size based on space, comfort, water capacity, and partner participation. Learn the key differences and find out which birth pool best fits your birth plan or care offering.
Different birthing positions during a water birth
Did you know that changing positions regularly during labour can actually speed up the dilation phase? As a woman, you’ll usually feel intuitively which positions are best for you. However, sometimes it can be tricky to think of comfortable positions on your own. With a water birth, moving between positions becomes easier because you feel weightless in the warm water. Plus, the water makes it easy to try vertical positions, using gravity to your advantage. Curious about which positions you can try while giving birth in water? Keep reading!
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New: Birth Pool in a Box Pro 2.0 & Product as a Service (PaaS)
Birth Pool in a Box Pro 2.0 is here: the most trusted birth pool for professionals, now stronger, smarter, and more stylish. Explore all updates and how you can get lifetime access through our Product as a Service model.
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Need more information or personal advice?
Still have questions after exploring our information, or would you like personal advice on labour in water birth or our range of birthing pools? Feel free to contact us—we’re here to help you every step of the way!