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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.
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Checklist: what do you need to offer water births as a professional?
More and more pregnant women are asking about the option of a water birth. As a midwife, doula, birth coach or maternity care organisation, you can respond to this growing interest as long as you organise it well in practice.
Are you planning to offer a birth pool in your practice? Use this clear checklist to set up a well-structured approach to childbirth in water and support safe, confident water births.
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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.
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!