We are acutely aware of the health and safety risks that are associated with water birth pools. Back in the mid-80’s when we began to look at designing specialised pools for labour and birth we realised that if safety was not of the highest standard the use of water for labour and birth would not be possible. Conversations we had with health and safety, infection control and manual handling professionals instilled a passion for safety  that has been there driving force behind every aspect of design, engineering, materials and manufacture. In 2016, this ongoing dedication led us to publish ..read more

If you look at the back rim of our new range of water birth pools you’ll notice a “keyhole” shaped channel that runs down to the floor of the pool. The “water channel” is an innovation in water birth pool design unique to Active Birth Pools. We trialled it when we designed the Princess Pool in 2014 and we’re so pleased with the result that we gradually incorporated it into our other pools as well. The water channel has two import functions: It protects mothers by preventing them from hitting their heads on the spout It opens up the inside of the pool to 360 degrees of unobstructed movement ..read more

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Choice of material is fundamental to the success of a water birth pool. Active Birth Pools are fabricated in Ficore® composite, a proprietary material of extraordinary properties that was developed to minimise problems associated with other materials. Ficore composite is key to the success of our water birth pools and one of the fundamental reasons that Active Birth Pools provide end users with superior safety, extra-ordinary value and enhanced performance. A cross section of FICORE® composite If you compare Ficore with Acrylic or Fibreglass you’ll notice the difference. Ficore is a ..read more

This short video with over 12,000,000 views shows that mothers have room to move freely in the postures natural to labour and birth. How they instinctively relate to our water birth pools and move naturally to find the most comfortable and beneficial positions. Freedom of movement combined with the relaxing effects of warm water enhance the release of oxytocin which significantly increases the likelihood for mothers to experience physiological labour and natural birth. The post Freedom of Movement video hits 12,000,00 views on YouTube! appeared first on Active Birth Pools ..read more

Active Birth Pools, established in 1987, has a rich history of pioneering and revolutionizing the use of water for labor and birth. With a focus on safety, value, and performance, Active Birth Pools has become the leading choice for midwives and hospitals worldwide. This article delves into why Active Birth Pools stands out in the market, drawing insights from the company’s high-resolution catalog, brochure, and other valuable resources. Superior Design and Ergonomics Active Birth Pools has continuously evolved its designs in collaboration with midwives, mothers, obstetricians, and health and ..read more

Active Birth Pools, established in 1987, has played a pioneering role in the use of water for labour and birth. Their values and approach can be comprehensively understood by examining various aspects of their operations and products. Innovation and Pioneering Spirit: Active Birth Pools helped pioneer the use of water in labour and birth, working closely with midwives, mothers, obstetricians, and experts in infection control and manual handling. This collaborative approach led to the development of the world’s first specially designed hospital-grade water birth pool, demonstrating their commi ..read more

The history of water birth and the development of specialised water birth pools is a remarkable story of innovation and transformation in childbirth practices, driven by the insights of obstetrician Michel Odent and the design expertise of Keith Brainin. Michel Odent’s groundbreaking work in the field of water birth began in the late 1970s at a state hospital near Paris. Odent believed that childbirth had become overly medicalized and sought a more natural approach. He introduced a pool in the hospital to ease the pain of labor, leading to some babies being born in the water. Michel Odent wit ..read more

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 delivery can sometimes be compounded by their body size. However, one increasingly popular option that offers numerous benefits is labouring in water. This article explores the advantages of water labour specifically for plus-size women, highlighting how it can enhance their birthing experience and overall well-being. Buoyancy and Weight Support One of the primary benefits of labouring in wate ..read more

Active Birth Pools, established in 1987, has a rich history of pioneering and revolutionizing the use of water for labor and birth. With a focus on safety, value, and performance, Active Birth Pools has become the leading choice for midwives and hospitals worldwide. This article delves into why Active Birth Pools stands out in the market, drawing insights from the company’s high-resolution catalog, brochure, and other valuable resources. Superior Design and Ergonomics Active Birth Pools has continuously evolved its designs in collaboration with midwives, mothers, obstetricians, and health and ..read more