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Birth Pool Rental

Birth pools can be a wonderful and practical way to have a waterbirth, or a great addition to your comfort measures in labor.

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72.3% of women who had a waterbirth stated that they would certainly choose this method of giving birth again.

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Women who have chosen to have a waterbirth have said they experienced and benefited from the following:

  • An increase in having a hands-free birth (if you choose to)

  • Decrease in tearing

  • Less pain with contractions

  • Higher rates of intact perinium​

  • Shorter births

  • Being in water allows your pregnant body the relief of buoyancy. Changing positions much easier and letting your body float between contractions if you wish is much added pain relief.

  • Decreases chances of unnecessary medical intervention.

  • Buoyancy promotes more efficient uterine contractions and improved blood circulation resulting in better oxygenation of the uterine muscles, less pain for the mother, and more oxygen for the baby.

  • Immersion in water often helps lower high blood pressure caused by anxiety.

  • The water seems to reduce stress-related hormones, allowing the mother's body to produce endorphins which serve as pain-inhibitors.​

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  • Provides an environment similar to the amniotic sac

  • Eases the stress of birth, thus increasing reassurance and sense of security.

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Benefits for Baby:

"Whenever and however you intend to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body, and your spirit for the rest of your life." -Ina May Gaskin

About our Birth Pools:

Earthside Birth Pools (white)

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  • This pool is an inflated birth tub measuring 65"x59"- soft, non-toxic, sturdy, and comfortable.

  • It holds 127 gallons 

  • The floor also inflates for added comfort when kneeling on hands and knees.

  • Pool has two handles for leverage/position changes

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  • ​Earthside Birth Pool

  • Disposable single use liner (must be used when using pool)

  • Earthside floor mat

  • Air pump

  • Water temperature thermometer

  • One sink adapter (you may need to purchase one that fits your sink)

  • Water pump to empty the pool

  • Debris net

  • Water hose

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  • ​​​The included rental period is 4 weeks of your choosing. (Typically weeks 38-42, or 37-41.)  Additional weeks can be purchased at $50 per week.

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  • If you are a client of Balance and Bloom Doula Care, we will be happy to bring the pool with us to our final prenatal meeting, and take it home at our postpartum visit. If you are not a client, pickup and returns are in Plymouth, IN.

  • We do not offer shipping of pool rental.

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  • ​Bookings canceled by 36 weeks will receive a refund of all but a non-refundable $50 booking fee. Bookings cancelled after 36 weeks or after receiving the birth pool are not refundable. 

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  • ​If you familiarize yourself with the pool, setup should probably take 30-60 minutes, depending mostly on your water pressure. Take down takes around the same amount of time.

What's included in the rental?

Pickup and drop off service within 30 miles of Plymouth, IN             otherwise additional $50

How long is the rental period?

Cancellation Policy:

How Long Does It Take to Set Up and Take Down?

Pricing:

Rental Fee:    $200

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Discounted Rate for Balance and Bloom Clients:    $150

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