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RCOG and RCM joint statement on immersion in water during labour and birth

K.D.Brainin Founder & Director

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...

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...

The original models of our pools are still available

Active Birth Pool Venus Birth Pool Princess Pool These water birth pools are still available: Contact us for more information and a quote

Re-evaluating water birth temperature guidelines

Barbara Harper explores the effects of water temperature on mothers and babies. Please click here to read the full article  

Reasons to consider a water birth

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...
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