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The combination of evidence based, user-centred, ergonomic design, specialised materials and bespoke manufacturing result in water birth pools that are in a class of their own. Active Birth...
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,...
We know that you will be absolutely delighted with our water birth pools and find doing business with us a pleasure. But don't take our word for it...
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...
This short video with almost 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...
The simple act of getting into the pool is one of the most misunderstood aspects relating to the use water birth pools. The truth is that multi-step units...
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,...
Active Birth Pools deliver superior value, better results and unrivalled long term satisfaction. They outperform all others all others in the market in terms of safety, hygiene and...
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...
Freestanding water birth pools are becoming increasingly popular. These installations typically present significant water safety and hygiene risks as rim mounted plumbing and fixtures provides the perfect breeding...
Light and sound have a profound affect on the atmosphere and ambiance of the birth room. Our new light and sound systems provide you with a simple way of transforming...
Midwives tell us that our pools are by far the most comfortable and user friendly available. They say that they are 'fab' and pleasure to use. Mothers simply...
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...
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...
Choice of material is fundamental to the success of a water birth pool. Active Birth Pools are fabricated in Ficore® composite, a proprietary material of extra-ordinary properties that was...
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...
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...
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...
Many water birth pools on the market are equipped with features that at first might seem safe or even an advantage, but in reality present risks. (We're not showing images of...
Our award-winning hospital grade water birth tubs have been top of the market for over 35 years! They provide unparalleled hygiene and safety, unbeatable value, better results and...
Our award winning water birth pools are available directly from us or through select distributors world-wide. Active Birth Pools United Kingdom, Ireland and International https://activebirthpools.com keith@activebirthpools.com Active Birth...
