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The birthing environment is a pivotal factor in shaping the childbirth experience, influencing maternal well-being and outcomes. This article explores the broader significance of the birthing environment and...
Childbirth is a transformative experience, and every expectant mother deserves the opportunity to have a comfortable and empowering birthing experience. For plus-size women, the challenges of labour and...
Introduction Water birth has gained recognition as an effective method for mothers to cope with labor pain, and its benefits are well-documented. This article explores the advantages of...
The use of water birth pools has gained popularity in recent years as expectant mothers seek alternatives that enhance the natural birthing experience. One of the key factors...
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of water birth pools as a means to improve the birthing environment and encourage physiological labor...
In light of the increasing global demand among women for natural, drug-free, and non-medicalized childbirth experiences (Weiss 2014; Gilbert 2015), it is imperative to explore avenues that facilitate...
Bringing a child into the world is a profound and transformative experience, and expectant parents often seek ways to make the birthing process as comfortable and empowering as...
We first became interested in the design and use of water birth pools in 1986. Dr Michel Odent, the renowned water birth pioneer, had moved to our locality...
Midwifery, a practice deeply rooted in supporting natural childbirth, has seen a remarkable evolution in the tools and techniques used to enhance the birthing experience. Among these innovations,...
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...
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...
"Introducing a deep pool of water to the birthing room is a way to make your labour shorter, easier and more comfortable. It increases your sense of privacy...
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 benefits of using water for labour and birth are well known... Here are the facts... Relaxing in a deep pool of warm water can be a wonderful aid in labour. It’s...
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...
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. Many...
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...
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Dommerne ved de prestisjetunge Europeiske Designprisene tildelte førstepremien til Active II/360 Vannfødselsbasseng i kategorien Helse: Sikkerhetsdesign. European Product Design Award (ePDA) er en banebrytende global begivenhet dedikert til...
Os juízes dos prestigiados Prêmios Europeus de Design concederam o primeiro prêmio à Piscina de Parto na Água Active II/360 na Categoria de Segurança em Saúde. O Prêmio...
Les juges des prestigieux Prix Européens du Design ont décerné le premier prix à la Piscine de Naissance dans l'Eau Active II/360 dans la catégorie Conception de Sécurité...
In 2017 ontmoetten verloskundigen Sylvia Damme en Josie Gremm uit Nederland ons in het Royal London Hospital om onze nieuwe Active Birth Pool te bekijken en hun vereisten...
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...
Obrigado pelo seu interesse em nossas piscinas de parto na água. Nós ajudamos a pioneirar o uso de água para o trabalho de parto e nascimento ao projetar...
I remember first hearing of this concept from a talk that Michel Odent gave at the Active Birth Centre in London in the late 80's. It instinctively made...
Barbara Harper explores the effects of water temperature on mothers and babies. Please click here to read the full article
Bridge to Health - Sian Smith When considering their birth plan, more and more women are choosing to include the use of water at some stage. In fact, around...
Excerpt from article published by Big Birtha who provides information and support for bigger mums and mums to be. All women are more buoyant and supported by water,...
Systematic review and meta-analysis to examine intrapartum interventions, and maternal and neonatal outcomes following immersion in water during labour and waterbirth Library of Medicine Ethel Burns 1, Claire Feeley 2, Priscilla J...
11 JULY, 2022 Nursing Times BY STEVE FORD Water births provide “clear benefits” over standard care for healthy mothers and their newborns, according to UK researchers. They found...
Michel Odent’s groundbreaking report “Birth Under Water” that was published in the Lancet in December 1983 is widely regarded as the seminal moment in time when the use...
Pregnancy is a transformative journey, and every woman deserves the best possible experience. Overweight or obese women often face unique challenges during pregnancy and childbirth. However, the option...
Engineering experts Phil Nedin and Dr. Anna Coppel from Arup's advanced Technology and Research team look at the science of ventilating a birthing room. Water Birth Pools expel...
Originally published December 11, 2014 World-renowned social anthropologist and birth activist Sheila Kitzinger (1929-2015) was a strong advocate for birth in water, known as waterbirth. A voice for...