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Using a birthing pool at home
I am thinking of trying a home birth this time around and would really like to buy/hire a pool. I spoke to my midwife who is all for it and very supportive but said that I will need to check if my boiler is suitable. How will I know if it is or not? I had never heard of it before she mentioned it but I guess it makes total sense. Something to do with the boiler being able to keep up with the big and constant need of hot water.
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I don't know enough about boilers etc, but I was just wondering if these guys can give you a better idea what is required:
www.dorsethomebirth.co.uk
01305 268096
I had their flyer in my bounty pack from the midwife and as I recall you live in Weymouth too?
They run monthly meeting in Dorchester too.
If we didn't live in a flat I would probably consider it much more. Instead I'll be hoping the pool at the hospital is free (and of course that I'll be actually allowed to use it this time!).
I do live in Weymouth too. To be honest not sure I can imagine having a home birth but also know so many people sue in June I am worried the pool won't be free at the hospital and I would be gutted.
Was lucky last time cos there was only me and two other ladies in and they had both had their babies.
also i am concerned how to get rid of the water after lol, i dont have a big garden!
i may use my bath instead.
I can't remember the company that rented us ours but I will ahve a route around and see if I can find the details.x
Was speaking to the midwife on Wednesday and they actually have a room at the hospital where they can fill up a birthing pool (other than the 1 they have there permanently) so I can seriously considering hiring a pool for ??30 and taking it with me! It'll just be my luck that I'll get to the hospital and the actual pool they have will be in use (according to the midwife very unlikely...) and I won't be too upset about wasting ??30 if things turn out differently.