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Clients and Testimonials

Click below to see a pictorial history of Active Birth Pools, testimonials from clients and associates and a comprehensive list of the hospitals that we have supplied over...

Active Birth Pools Information Hub

Over the past 38 years we’ve supplied thousands of water birth pools to maternity units around the world, and helped millions of women have better births. Our unique...

Mothers have a greater probability of experiencing a natural active birth

The keyword that defines our approach to design is 'Active'. If we look up the definition of 'Active Birth' we get, "Childbirth during which the mother is encouraged...

Active Birth Pools Wins Prestigious Design MasterPrize Award

We are pleased to announce that the Active II/360 Water Birth Pool with bespoke Water Column has just been announced as a winner in the prestigious Design MasterPrize...

Active Birth Pools: Videos

The combination of evidence based, user-centred, ergonomic design, highly specialised materials and bespoke manufacturing result in water birth pools that are in a class of their own. Active Birth Pools...

The single most important factor you need to consider when buying a water birth pool

When it comes to choosing a water birth pool there are many important factors that need to be considered. Above all is the safety, comfort and well-being of...

We’re uniquely qualified to be of service

We've been dedicated to designing and supplying water birth pools since 1987. We developed the world's first specially designed water birth pools and have gone on to supply...

Superior Material = Superior Safety, Value and Performance

The choice of material is fundamental to the success of a water birth pool, and at Active Birth Pools, we have chosen to fabricate our pools using Ficore®...

Winner – Building Better Healthcare Awards

At the 'Building Better Healthcare' awards ceremony the Active Birth Pool was highly commended in the award for best internal building product. In their comments the judges praised the quality of our design and...

Water Birth Safety Hub

The articles on this page are essential reading for anyone who is considering the purchase of a water birth pool When it comes to the creation and care...

Designed to optimise safety, negate risk and deliver safer birthing environments

When it comes to the creation and care of water birth facilities nothing is more important then Health and Safety. Micro-organisms breed freely in warm moist environments and...

Images, plans and data sheets

We suggest you choose the largest pool that comfortably fits in your room being sure to leave plenty of room around the pool – at least 80cm on...

Catalogue, Testimonials and Reports

Active Birth Pools, established in 1987, has a rich history of pioneering the development of specially designed hospital grade water birth pools. With a focus on safety, value,...

Freedom of Movement video hits 12,000,000 views on YouTube!

This short video shows that in our water birth pools mothers have room to move freely in the postures natural to labour and birth. How they instinctively relate...

Recent innovations make our water birth pools safer and more user-friendly

If you look at the back rim of our new range of water birth pools you'll notice a "keyhole" shaped channel that runs down to the floor of...

First Prize Winner – European Design Awards

Judges at the prestigious European Design Awards awarded first prize to the Active II/360 Water Birth Pool in the Healthcare: Safety Design Category. European Product Design Award (ePDA)...

The keyword that defines our design ethos is Active

The keyword that defines our approach to design is 'Active'. If we look up the definition of 'Active Birth' we get, "Childbirth during which the mother is encouraged...

All women no matter what their shape or size find it exceptionally easy to get into our pools

The simple act of getting into the pool is one of the most misunderstood aspects relating to the use water birth pools. We've considered this deeply over the...

Manual handling risks associated with water birth pools

There are manual handling issues and risks associated with water birth pools that affect both mothers and midwives. Most of the risks stem from the design and equipping...

Health and Safety risks you need to be aware of before buying a water birth pool

Purchasing a water birth pool is a big responsibility. Not only must financial considerations be taken into account, but more importantly Health and Safety risks. There are other...

Videos by midwives for midwives

Videos by midwives for midwives https://youtu.be/AK9rxCVBLcQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY9idzW5Tuk&t=48s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZhUMyRLOok&t=34s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hwIR2SQQs4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64R2QhRwNDQ

Comprehensive guidelines for Active Birth Pools in Saudi Arabia by Dr. Omar Nouri

This document presents a comprehensive framework for implementing and managing water birth pools in Saudi healthcare facilities and can be applied to hospitals world-wide. Developed by Dr. Omar...

Midwives have safe, practical options for dealing with emergencies

The evacuation a collapsed woman is potentially hazardous and poses risk of injury to mother and midwife. If the need for an emergency evacuation arises the midwife should:...

Active Birth Pools: Sustainability Report

Since its establishment in 1987, Active Birth Pools has been at the forefront of designing and supplying water birth pools. Our commitment to ergonomic, safe, and high-quality birthing...

Intelligently designed to safely fulfil the needs of mothers and midwives

Back in the mid-80s, we embarked on a journey alongside midwives, mothers, obstetricians, infection control specialists, and manual handling experts. Together, we crafted the world's very first hospital-grade...

Active Birth Pools help mothers utilise upright postures to have better births

Studies have shown that upright labour positions are associated with a reduced second stage, fewer episiotomies or instrumental intervention in contrast to mothers labouring on their backs. Women...

Sheila Kitzinger speaks about birthing pool design

As childbirth author and activist Sheila Kitzinger OBE wrote in her article 'The clock, the bed, the chair' published in 2003: "Even a recent innovation, the birth pool,...

The history of water birth and development of specialised water birth pools

The history of water birth and the development of specialised water birth pools is a remarkable story of innovation and transformation in childbirth practices, driven by the insights...

Water Birth Safety Initiative

Hospitals in the United Kingdom began allowing women to use specially designed pools of water for labour and birth during the 1980's. The wide-spread popularity and acceptance of...

Active Birth Pools: Ethos and Values Statement

Active Birth Pools, established in 1987, has played a pioneering role in the use of water for labour and birth. Their values and approach can be comprehensively understood...

Active Birth Pools now available to NHS Hospitals at 2014 prices

Since supplying our first water birth pool to the John Radcliffe Hospital in 1992 we've supplied birthing pools to hundreds of hospitals throughout the United Kingdom and built...

Delivery and Installation

Delivery, Moving and Handling Mainland UK Deliveries Active Birth Pools delivered within the mainland UK are wrapped in protective packaging and placed in double walled boxes with corrugated...

Cleaning and Care

Safety comes 1st! Active Birth Pools are Rated No.1 for water safety and infection control standards. This is because the material we use (Ficore) is 5 x harder...

Improving Birthing Pool Design: Case Study 18 – Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors

In 1995 we worked with a health service ergonomist and the midwives from Nottingham University Hospital to explore ways in which our water birth pools could be improved...

Embracing Simplicity and Excellence in Birthing Pool Design

Applying Steve Jobs Design Principles to Active Birth Pools The legacy of Steve Jobs, particularly his emphasis on simplicity and attention to detail in design, provides a fascinating...

See our water birth pools in your delivery room

Would you like to see how our water birth pools would look in your delivery room? Simply use your phone or tablet and click on this link: Hint: its...

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