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Reasons to consider water immersion for labour and birth
Using a birth pool for labour and birth is a popular option for women of New Zealand and is still gaining in popularity.
Here’s why….
Hot tips for keeping cool this Summer
There are lots of simple and effective ways to stay cool in the summer heat, they may not all be glamorous...but they are all very practical!
Which birth pool is right for me?
Aquabub has 5 different pools available for hire, here's how to choose the perfect pool for your needs...
Essential Home Birth Checklist
Make your home birth preparation stress free with this checklist of home birth essentials and pro tips.
Home birth in hospital
Here are some ways to plan for your home birth in hospital if giving birth at home isn't an option.
Children and Home Birth
Having children attend the birth of a sibling is a wonderful way to begin family bonding. If this feels right for you, and you think it is right for your children, you may like to consider the following.
Filling and emptying your birth pool.
Planning in advance how to fill and empty your birth pool will help put your mind at ease about the logistics, helping your day run more smoothly for yourself and your support people.
Using your B.R.A.I.N to make Informed decisions during pregnancy.
The B.R.A.I.N decision making tool can help you to make decisions based on your own beliefs and values, feelings, and personal circumstances.
Birth pool 'dry run' checklist
This checklist will help you feel prepared and confident that the set-up, filling, and emptying of your pool will run smoothly when the time comes.
How does the baby hold its breath when it’s born into the water?
The short answer is: They don’t hold their breath, because they haven’t taken a breath yet.
Which is a very simple answer to a very complex phenomenon.
The detailed answer is…
How to maintain the heat of your birth pool
Pro tips on how to maintain the heat of your birth pool.
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