BirthSpace: An evidence-based guide to birth environment design

Innovative ergonomic design makes our water birth pools safer, more comfortable and easier to use

The first thing that people notice when they look at our water birth pools is the curvaceous, extra-wide rounded rim and the sculpted surround that hugs it's form....

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...

Active Birth Pools Water Birth Safety Hub

A wealth of information relating to all aspects of water safety, infection control and manual handling. https://activebirthpools.com/designed-to-optimise-safety-negate-risk-and-deliver-safer-birthing-environments/ https://activebirthpools.com/water-birth-safety-initiative-2/ https://activebirthpools.com/manual-handling-risks-associated-with-water-birth-pools/ https://activebirthpools.com/health-and-safety-risks-you-need-to-be-aware-of-before-buying-a-water-birth-pool/ https://activebirthpools.com/all-women-no-matter-what-their-shape-or-size-will-find-it-exceptionally-easy-to-get-into-our-pools/ https://activebirthpools.com/active-birth-pools-give-midwives-safe-practical-options-for-dealing-with-emergencies/ https://activebirthpools.com/cleaning-care/ https://activebirthpools.com/health-and-safety-advisory-warning-swan-neck-taps-present-a-significant-infection-control-risk/ https://activebirthpools.com/this-innovative-design-feature-makes-our-pools-safer-and-more-user-friendly/ https://activebirthpools.com/water-safety-management/ https://activebirthpools.com/legionella-blowing-bugs-water/ https://activebirthpools.com/safe-water-in-healthcare-premises-united-kingdom-department-of-health/...

Active Birth Pools: Videos

Award Winning Water Birth Pools Designed by the World's Leading Experts “The combination of evidence based, user-centred, ergonomic design, specialised materials and bespoke manufacturing has resulted in water...

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 will 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...

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...

Active Birth Pools give midwives 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:...

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...