birth pool in a box birthing pool Hire
Home water births are amazing! Being in water during labour eases muscles and helps you feel buoyant enabling you to move in the way that feels best for you. It’s your own private space in the comfort of your own home.
When hiring your birthing pool with All About Birth, you will get everything you need for your water birth. Terms and conditions and booking form are below.
We look forward to supporting your home birth plans!
The Mini
The Regular
What is included
- Birth Pool in a Box Professional Pool
- Submersible water pump
- Electric inflate pump
- Selection of tap connectors
- BPIAB Birth pool liner
- Food-grade hose for filling/emptying pool
- Water thermometer
- Strainer for collecting debris in the water
- Instruction booklet
- Full check, cleaning and sterilisation of the pool and reusable accessories is carried out between each use
Birth Pool size guide
| Feature | The Mini | The Regular |
| External dimensions | 65″ x 57″ – 165 x 145cm | 76″ 65″ – 193 x 165cm |
| Internal dimensions | 45″ x 37″ – 114 x 94cm | 56″ x 45″ – 142 x 114cm |
| Internal Height | 26″ – 66cm | 27″ – 69cm |
| Depth of Water |
Min 18″ – 45cm Max 22″ – 55cm |
Min 18″ – 45cm Max 23″ – 58cm |
| Rim Width | 10″ – 25cm | |
| Inflated Floor | 2″ – 5cm | |
| Built-in Seat | Yes | |
| Integrated Cup Holder | Yes | |
| MyAnchor Compatible | Yes | |
| Pool Material |
0.38mm Eco PVC Cadmium, Lead and Latex free |
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| Liner Material |
0.20mm Eco PVC Cadmium, Lead and Latex free |
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| Recommended Max Height of Mother | 6′ or 182cm | No limit |
| Volume of Water (80% Full) | 480 litres | 650 litres |
| Weight when Filled | 487kg (1,017 lbs) plus mother | 659kg (1,450 lbs) plus mother |
Contact us today to book your Birth Pool
Birth Pool Hire Terms & Conditions
Deposit and Delivery/collection
£50 deposit is required to secure your booking, with the remaining amount (£100 for collection from our Hillsborough studio or £125 for delivery) to be paid by 36 weeks when delivery/collection date will be confirmed.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or by PayPal, once we confirm availability for your dates.
Additional costs for delivery may be required if your location is more than 20 miles from Hillsborough.
Delivery/collection will normally be from 37 weeks of pregnancy, or an alternative date as discussed and confirmed when booking.
The standard hire period is 5 weeks commencing at 37 weeks and running to 42 weeks. We know that some babies like to take a little longer so don’t worry if you are approaching 42 weeks, get in touch and we can extend the return date. Pools returned late where we have not been contacted in advance may incur an additional fee as unplanned late returns impact our ability to supply the pool to the next hirer.
Cancellations
Cancellation fees are as follows:
Cancellation before delivery/collection (37 weeks) – £25 admin fee will be retained. The remainder of the deposit, and any other fees paid will be returned.
Cancellation after delivery/collection – for cancellation within 72 hours of delivery, a partial refund of hire fee may be available if the pool has not been opened or used.
The cost of accessories cannot be refunded after delivery due to the single-use nature of these.
Return of Pool after Hire
Please contact us once baby has arrived to arrange return of the pool. The pool, pumps, and tap connectors must be returned in a CLEAN, DRY condition. Used liners, hoses, thermometers and strainers should not be returned. A cleaning or replacement charge will be applied if the pool is returned in poor condition.
Use of the equipment is at the hirer’s own risk. The hirer is responsible for the use and safety of the pool and accessories while in their care. It must be kept away from pets and cigarette smoke, and not to be used as children toys. It is your responsibility to use the pool and accessories according to the manufacturer’s instructions and to ensure that the intended environment is suitable for the use of the pool, e.g. size of the pool, weight of the pool when filled.
Any damaged or missing items will be invoiced at RRP. All About Birth CIC takes no responsibility for damage caused by misuse.
Doula Clients
All About Birth doula clients can book of one of our pools when booking a birth support package at no extra cost. The disposable kit purchase will be required (liner, hose, thermometer, strainer) and can be ordered through us for cost price.