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.

Not comfortable with the idea of giving birth at home, but not keen on a hospital environment either? Then a water birth in a birthing center could be ideal for you. A birthing center offers a relaxed, homely atmosphere, often located near hospitals for extra safety.

Benefits and features:

• Warm, welcoming, home-like environment
• Personalized support by your own midwife
• Medical assistance is usually close at hand

Speak with your midwife about options for water birth in your local birthing center. Most centers have comfortable birthing pools available, but it's best to verify this beforehand and discuss preparation details.