Considering a home water birth? You're not alone—more and more expecting mothers choose an at home water birth because it provides comfort, relaxation, and a familiar environment. At home, you're in full control of your birth experience.

Benefits and features:

• Relaxation in your own familiar and comfortable environment
• Complete privacy and personalized atmosphere
• Guaranteed availability of your own birthing pool

Preparing for a birth at home in water requires planning. You’ll arrange a suitable birthing pool for home birth and essential accessories, such as a water hose and pool liner. Make sure to discuss early with your midwife whether a home pool birth is suitable and safe for you.

Do you like the idea of a water birth, but prefer the security of a hospital setting? A hospital water birth combines the soothing benefits of warm water with immediate medical support nearby.

Benefits and features:

• Availability of a birthing pool in specially equipped hospital rooms
• Suitable if you have specific medical needs or preferences
• Enhanced peace of mind due to immediate access to medical professionals

Make sure to ask your hospital ahead of time about their water birth facilities. Not all hospitals offer a complete water birth experience; some allow using a birth pool only during the dilation stage. Your midwife can provide more information about the possibilities near you.