NHS Forth Valley – Immersion in water during labour and 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,...
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...
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...
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... 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...