Management of Women Requesting Immersion in Water – Norfolk and Norwich NHS Trust

K.D.Brainin Founder & Director

Blog: 04.01.2013

Guideline for the Management of Women Requesting Immersion in Water for Active Labour and/or Birth

Norfolk and Norwich NHS Trust

Images, plans, 3D models and data sheets

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,...

Getting in and out of the pool

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...

Dealing with emergencies

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 and Installation

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...

Cleaning and Care

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...

Educational videos for midwives

Active Birth Pools sponsored these educational videos for All4 Maternity to help midwives gain knowledge and understanding about the use of water for labour and birth. https://youtu.be/AK9rxCVBLcQ Emersion...

The benefits of using water for labour and birth are well known, here are the facts…

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...

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...

The buoyancy of water helps mothers benefit from upright positions

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...

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