The Gentle Birth Pool Kit includes the following
great features:
A uniform depth of 24" and a diameter of 60"
Extremely durable with a heavy duty vinyl liner. Shipped in a
box that is approximately 25" square. Easy to clean. Heated
with a solid state thermostat heating system. Are the answer
for hospitals which have no access to warm water for labor.
All Gentle Birth Pool Kits come with:
Pool which includes a permanent pool liner
(custom colors and sizes available for purchases) disposable
liner heater floating ducky thermometer cover thick floor pad
drain pump faucet adapter cleaning solution detailed written
instructions comfort rims for mother to rest her head and 24
hour available telephone support on our 1-800 pager
All rentals also receive a copy of the award winning
video, "Gentle Birth Choices"
We are the only portable pool rental agency that
provides expert 24 hour support.
All you need is a garden hose and the water!!
Here are the answers to some commonly
asked questions about the Gentle Birth Pool Kit
The unfilled weight is 47 pounds and the filled weight
is dependent on the amount of water in the pool. If it is filled
to the maximum capacity of 18 inches, there would be approximately
197 gallons of water in the pool. This would make the weight
1623 (47+197x 8).
Construction time is approximately 15 minutes for
a person who has read the directions and has a good idea of what
to do. This includes time to set up the frame, install the heater,
pull the liner over the frame, attach the faucet adapter, place
the disposable liner on and get ready to go.
Leslie Carlton and her husband
relax in a Gentle Birth Pool
at Chicago Northwestern Hospital
It takes about 30 - 45 minutes to fill the pool when
there is a constant supply of warm water. The fill time is dependent
on water pressure. It can also be dependant on water heater capacity.
A minimum requirement is at least a 40 gallon water heater for
efficient filling. A garden hose (supplied by the couple renting
the pool) is attached to the water source with a faucet adapter
which is sent in the kit. If this adapter does not fit, engineering
needs to provide a special adapter. Women can get into the pool
before it is completely filled and allow the warm water to wash
over them as it is pouring into the pool. We also have available
a filtration unit for those who are sensitive to chlorine and
other chemicals in the water. This unit filters hot water and
is attached to a shower. It can be purchased for $125 or rented
for $35 for one month.
The birth of Leslie Carlson's
baby at
Chicago Northwestern Hospital. Linda Given Welch, CNM, midwife
The pool comes with a grounded (three prong plug)
water bed type heater that is installed into the pool liner before
it is fitted over the frame. The heater is thermostatically controlled
and will come on if the water temperature drops below the set
temperature. If the pool is set-up and filled too far in advance
of a birth, there will be some unavoidable heat loss, especially
if left uncovered. Each kit comes with a foam pool cover. The
heater is UL approved; 2.5 amps; 115 volts; 300 watts
A Blissful moment after the birth
The water from the pool is drained via a heavy-duty
submersible pump. The pump is always provided in our kits. It
is a 1/6th horse power pump which drains all the water from the
pool in about 30 minutes. Either the same garden hose that was
used to fill the pool or a second one is attached to the pump.
The pump is lowered into the water and then plugged in. We have
found that placing the pump at an angle or on top of something
with holes will prevent the pump from sucking up the vinyl fabric
of the liner and extending the draining time.
Once the pump effectively drains all but a small
puddle of water in the pool, the rest can be absorbed with a
towel or two. We provide disposable liners which are custom made
for our pools. Additional liners can be ordered at $15 each or
in orders of 10 or more for $12 each.
We now carry the full line of waterproof dopplers
and monitoring systems. (information available upon request)
Waterproof Dopplers
Rental Information
Portable Pool Kits rent for $250 for each birth plus
UPS shipping to your location. UPS to the East Coast is only
$45.
A signed rental agreement is required in addition to the rental
fee. The rental period begins the day that you receive the pool
kit. The kit needs to be back in the GMCHA office approximately
10 days after you give birth to your baby. If the pool kit is
not returned in a timely manner, a $75 weekly fee is charged
until the kit is received back in the GMCHA office.
We don't charge extra for late babies, only procrastinating adults!
Reservations should be made at least 4-6 weeks in
advance. All pools are shipped to arrive no later than the beginning
of the 38th week of pregnancy.
Two very happy (or should we say,
three) Gentle Birth Pool rental clients
Purchase Information
Portable Pool Kits retail for $995 plus shipping.
All kits contain the above mentioned items plus the following
additional equipment.
A sturdy hard plastic storage and carrying case Five free disposable
liners Ten free shoulder length polyvinyl gloves 1 free long
fishnet (for floating debris) Five free comfort rims (for mother
to rest her head or arms) 24 hour 1-800 pager for technical questions
Waterbirth Protocols, consents, legal forms
Allow at least two weeks for delivery from date of
order.
We provide custom colors and sizes for all clients
who purchase their pool kits from us. Call to discuss your needs.
The Comfy
Spa includes the following features:
Lightweight and portable Weighs only 75 pounds unfilled
Measures 5 feet across and 27 inches deep Thermal Master Heating
system keeps water
at a constant temperature 4 therapeutic jets thick padded bottom
Circulating filtration system removes all debris Lockable cover
keeps spa clean between uses Disposable filters for single use
with patients GFCI elecrical cord - meets all safety standards
Durable vinyl exterior comes in 5 standard colors Forest Green,
Burgandy, Teal, Royal Blue, Gray or custom colors to match your
decor 5 year limited warranty
Price for The Comfy
Spa is $2295 plus shipping
Additional equipment package with hoses, filters,
adapters, thermometer and care kit only $350
Questions? Need a referral to a water
birth facility?
CALL! (503) 682-3600 or 1-800-641-BABY
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Together we are making a difference!
If you are sending email to request information,
please give us your mailing address, phone and due date (if you
are already pregnant).
Global Maternal/Child
Health Association, Inc. / Copyright © Barbara Harper 1997
(503) 682-3600 / waterbirth@aol.com
/ revised January 1999
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