What’s it really like to give birth in water?

Getting into a tranquil and upright position may be easier if you are using a birth pool. Being upright gives you the benefit of working with gravity as your baby is born. It may be easier to push your baby out in the water, rather than just in the air. You’ll be braced by the […]

Water birth stories

My waterbirth experiencesMum of four, Carine was worried about the pain of labour before her first birth but also felt that giving birth without feeling anything seemed strange. So, birth in water seemed to offer the most effective natural pain relief. Her story illustrates how, with a little persistence and good luck, you can have […]

La Bassine – Birthing supplies

Here at La Bassine Birth Pools, we have a wide variety of accessories and birthing supplies you can purchase from us which will no doubt help you make your water birth go even smoother. Some of most popular birthing supplies include: La Bassine LinerThe use of a liner is of course not mandatory, although it is recommended […]

Give birth in the comfort of your house

Whether it’s a couple who wish to give birth in their local maternity unit, on the delivery suite, or at their own cosy home, an awful lot of them want to do it in water. So, what’s stopping you? Well the short answer is… hardly anything at all. So, here’s the long answer if you […]

Why water birth can be the right option for you

Labouring in water can make you feel more relaxed, and may also help with pain relief. Learn all about water birth to decide whether it’s the right option for you. You may want to consider how you are going to actually make use of the pool. Do you just simply want to use it as a pain […]