Birth Pools

Warm water immersion in labour can diminish stress hormones (catecholamines) and reduce pain by increasing the body's production of pain relievers (endorphins). It can ease muscular tension and help you to relax between contractions. Labouring in water may provide significant pain relief.

For women who want to avoid pharmacological pain relief and for midwives who support these women, judicious use of water immersion may offer the means to achieve this. The benefits of labouring and birthing in water for women are reduced pain, increased functional diameter of the true pelvis, improved quality of contractions, increased release of endorphins, lessened need for analgesia, greater freedom of movement as well as improved positioning through the different stages of labour ( Chaichian et al., 2009 ; Mollamahmutoglu et al., 2012 ).

'Water Mama' Labour & Birth Pools

We have 3 sets of these very rectangular, sturdy, steel framed, canvas liner pools designed and created specifically for birth. Just the right amount of space and depth and resistance for that labouring and birth woman (inc. partner). Easy to setup and clean. Tried and tested for over 20yrs.
Contribution: $150 deposit ($100 refundable, $50 Admin)
Dimensions: about 1m x 1.5.

The Polygon Pool

This homemade, super sturdy wooden birth pool was custom built for robustness and storability. Easy to assemble with 10 bolts. All you need to do is get a thick sheet of plastic liner secured and add water. Optionally you van all add beanbags and foam mats before the sheet for greater comfort. I love this pool for its safe, sturdy womb like security.
Dimensions: 132cm wide, 75cm high
Setup: Line with soft and squishies (yoga mats, pool noodles, pillows, beanbags, doonas), Cover/line with plastic (at least 3mx3m), tape it down and fill with water. Get in ..... Ahhhhh
Contribution: $150 deposit ($100 refundable, $50 Admin)

Barrel Birth Pool - Retired

Created in 2000 this pool has been journeying into people lounges, dining rooms, back yards and gardens for many years holding the fluid and the bodies that work in the process to bring babies earthside.
This pool is there for use of those in need, all that it requires in return is a little bit of TLC each time and the guardian to be notified of it’s where-abouts so that it can continue to journey.
Mikoto (origin mother) has asked me to hold this guardian space and I have created a Facebook page to share it’s voyage and location.
Dimensions: 120cm wide, 80cm high
Setup: Line with soft and squishies (yoga mats, pool noodles, pillows, beanbags, doonas), Cover/line with plastic (at least 3mx3m), tape it down and fill with water. Get in ..... Ahhhhh
Contribution: Free local use in exchange for added TLC.