Why Choose Water?

Women have used water in labour and delivery for centuries - in rivers, streams and seas. Waterbirth in purpose built pools was pioneered in Russia in the 1960's, France in the 1970's and now is popular everywhere with women seeking a more natural birthing experience.

BirthWorks pools are easy to assemble, aesthetically pleasing and a pleasure to use during:

• Last weeks of pregnancy: relax during your last weeks of pregnancy, floating weightlessly in your own haven of warm water.
  
  
• In labour: water provides tremendous support and very effective pain relief. You can move easily to find your ideal positions for labour and delivery. Pregnancy and Birth magazine Aug 2001 gave water “10 out of 10 for all-natural pain relief”.
  
  
• Birth: give birth in a state of deep relaxation, benefiting from the incredible pain relief which water provides. Imagine your baby’s experience of a gentle transition from womb to world, emerging peacefully into warm water and gradually surfacing to take their first breath.
  
  
• Feeding, having fun and relaxing with your new baby: if you're planning to breastfeed, water can help you to start. The water gently supports your engorged breasts, allowing your milk to flow, while your baby enjoys the peace and calm of the water they're so familiar with.
  
  
• Anytime: create a calm and serene atmosphere for everyone present at the birth of your baby.

Why choose BirthWorks?

How we give birth to our babies affects how easily we bond and can influence  the quality of family relationships for years to come. Unfortunately this aspect is often overlooked. Creating the type of birth experience you want, with the help of BirthWorks, is a sound investment in the quality of your life and that of your baby.

Established in 1987, BirthWorks has pioneered developments in water birth technology bringing you the finest birthing pools available. Experience, careful design and an exclusive heating/filtration system ensures labour and birthing in water is a comfortable, soothing, practical and safe option.

Our years of experience in hiring birthing pools, combined with personal experience of water birth, allows us to offer you the best advice and equipment possible - creating the birth experience you want, whether at home or in hospital.