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 Nouri of Horizon Bridges Company, these guidelines aim to support healthcare providers in introducing evidence-based water birth practices, ensuring the highest safety, hygiene, and efficiency standards.
Key Goals:
• Increase Awareness: Highlight the benefits and protocols for water birth among healthcare professionals.
• Standardize Practices: Establish consistent, high-quality water birth procedures across facilities.
• Enhance Training: Provide healthcare providers with the tools and knowledge needed for effective water birth management.
• Promote Safety: Ensure compliance with international standards for infection control and emergency preparedness.
These guidelines leverage the expertise of Active Birth Pools, recognized globally for their innovative design, unmatched safety, and ergonomic support.
From infection control measures to comprehensive staff training modules, the document offers a roadmap for introducing water birth as a modern, patient-centered maternity care option.
The content is designed for use by midwives, doctors, nurses, and hospital administrators, providing actionable insights to facilitate adoption and implementation in diverse healthcare settings.
Globally, water birth is increasingly recognised as a standard option for low-risk pregnancies, with guidelines from organisations such as NICE and RCOG supporting its use for healthy women with uncomplicated pregnancies.
In Saudi Arabia, introducing water birth aligns with national healthcare goals to modernize maternity care and prioritise patient-centred options. By implementing water birth practices, healthcare providers can improve maternal outcomes and enhance overall satisfaction.
Click here for a downloadable PDF of Dr. Nouri’s – Comprehensive guidelines for Active Birth Pools in Saudi Arabia
