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We helped pioneer the use of water for labour and birth by designing the water birth pools that made this revolution in maternity care possible. Over the past 37...
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....
We've been dedicated to designing highly specialised pools for labour and birth since 1987. We helped pioneer the use of water for labour and birth by providing the pools...
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®...
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...
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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...
We’ve utilised ergonomic, evidence-based user-centred design to develop highly specialised pools for labour and birth. It's best to choose the largest pool that comfortably fits in your room,...
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,...
This short video with over 12,000,000 views shows that mothers have room to move freely in the postures natural to labour and birth. How they instinctively relate to our...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
While the importance of designing water birth pools for mothers is evident, the importance of designing for midwives is paramount. Mothers may use the pools a few times...
We’ve spent decades observing the way that mothers move in our pools and considered how to best serve their needs. Our passion for excellence has led us to...
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...
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...
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 the development of specialised water birth pools is a remarkable story of innovation and transformation in childbirth practices, driven by the insights...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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 The legacy of Steve Jobs, particularly his emphasis on simplicity and attention to detail in design, provides a fascinating lens...
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...
In the ever-evolving world of maternal healthcare, few innovations have stood the test of time as impressively as Active Birth Pools. For 37 years, this pioneering company has...
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 Princess II Water Birth Pool, developed by Active Birth Pools, is a compact yet highly functional solution tailored for healthcare facilities focusing on enhancing maternity care. This...
Active Birth Pools presents the Princess II/360 Water Birth Pool with Bespoke Water Column, a compact yet comprehensive solution for modern healthcare facilities focused on optimizing maternity care....
