Buying a birth pool

Considering buying your own birthing pool? Having your own birth pool means you're fully prepared and know exactly what to expect. Typically, buying a new pool costs between €250 and €350, depending on the model and accessories you choose.

At Birthpools, we offer high-quality, reliable birthing pools designed especially for comfortable and safe water childbirth. We also provide convenient bundles that include all the necessary accessories like pumps, water hoses, and protective liners.

Want to know more? Check out the birth pools in our webshop. Are you a healthcare professional? Then create an account to access the range for professionals.

Renting a birth pool

For many parents, renting a birth pool is practical, affordable, and ideal if you plan to use it only once. Rental costs usually range between €140 and €200. Often, this includes handy extras such as hygienic liners and pumps to easily fill and empty the pool.

Birthpools collaborates with trusted partners, making it easy and budget-friendly for you to rent a high-quality birthing pool. Our rental partners meet strict standards for hygiene and safety—personal items such as liners, water hoses, and thermometers are always brand new and never reused. Pools are delivered well before your due date, allowing you to test everything in advance.

Didn't use the rented pool after all? If accessories remain unopened, you may receive a partial refund of your rental fee.

Hospital water birth costs

In some hospitals, there is a cost for giving birth in a birth pool. This ranges from around €80 to €100 for the personal accessories needed for the birth pool. In many cases, you can buy this directly at the hospital during childbirth. Your midwife will tell you more about the procedure and cost of a water birth at the hospital in your area.

Birth pool reimbursement

Generally, purchasing or renting a birthing pool is paid out-of-pocket. However, it's worth checking with your health insurance provider about potential reimbursements. Although most insurance companies currently don't cover water birth labour costs, Birthpools actively advocates for coverage improvements. Always verify with your insurer about the conditions of your policy to see if reimbursement might be available.