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Reasons to consider water immersion for labour and birth
January 24, 2024

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….

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Hot tips for keeping cool this Summer
December 18, 2023

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!

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Which birth pool is right for me?
June 07, 2023

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...

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'OMG...WTF?'
April 19, 2023

'OMG...WTF?'

The maternity system loves a good acronym!  Here's what they all mean.

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Essential Home Birth Checklist
March 15, 2023

Essential Home Birth Checklist

Make your home birth preparation stress free with this checklist of home birth essentials and pro tips.

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HORMONES...
March 08, 2023

HORMONES...

Here's why it's so important to know how your hormones work in labour.

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Home birth in hospital
March 01, 2023

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.

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Children and Home Birth
February 23, 2023

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.

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Birth pool filling kit
February 21, 2023

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.

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Using your B.R.A.I.N to make Informed decisions during pregnancy.
December 21, 2022

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.

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Birth pool 'dry run' checklist
September 29, 2022

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.

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How does the baby hold its breath when it’s born into the water?
September 29, 2022

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…

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How to maintain the heat of your birth pool
September 29, 2022

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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