We are very excited to be able to offer families the use professional birth pools! Everything you need to use the pool is included in it's rental, except the water of course! We believe you shouldn't have to go in search of water birth related equipment weeks before your birth. So we've designed our rental packages to be the most comprehensive birth pool rental package; you will find in the Calgary area.  We suggest that you have the pool delivered 14 days before your estimated due date. Rental periods are from 38 weeks gestation, to 3-4 days after the birth of your baby; and/or 42 weeks. Of course, you can choose when you would like the pool delivered to your door.
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Why Use Water During Birth?

Women have used water as a form of pain relief for hundreds of years. It also offers babies a gentle, warm welcome "earthside". Major benefits include:

• Easy to maintain active birthing positions
• Water supports mom reducing the pressure during labor
• Promotes relaxation
• Aids in conserving a mom's energy
• Can help to lower blood pressure
• Warm water provides significant pain relief
• Helps to reduce drug use and interventions
• May speed up active labor
• Less perineal trauma

Water can be used along side many other forms of pain relief such as the TENS, as well. More information is available at the Waterbirth International webiste. 

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Why Not Use a Jetted Tub?

Infection control is of great importance, so jet streams, hot tub/jacuzzi style tubs should not be used. Why? It is impossible to clean out the filters inside and out between each use. Strep A has been detected in these tubs which carries the potential risk of causing illness to your baby.
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What About Using a Kiddie Pool?

These small inflatable pools are not always big enough for you to adopt comfortable laboring positions easily. Often times both you and your birth partner, will not fit into these smaller pools together. This can limit the type of support that your partner can provide. Some kiddie pools are not high enough, or sturdy enough, for you to lean on. It is also very difficult to maintain a constant water temperature, which is very important, in these smaller pools. Kiddie pools and disposable birth pools also have the tendency to leak, which certainly can be super messy!

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La Bassine Maxi Professional Pool

Ethically Manufactured, Cocoon Shaped
The Maxi pool is made from environmentally friendly eco vinyl which is safe for everyone, even when heated. It's sides are clear allowing excellent viewing by your midwives. The comfortable shape allows for ease of movement in the water, while the four internal handles will help ground you when you need it most.

Proven in The Field
Tens of thousands of Maxi pools are sold across the world. Each pool is factory tested to ensure its quality. The slightly lower sides are perfect for shorter women to enter/exit the pool... but the roomy interior easily allows for a partner to join mom. Taller women will feel comfortable and safe in this pool too.

Pool Specifications:

Material Thickness  0.60mm

External Dimensions 75" x 65" x 25"

Internal Dimensions 57" x 45"

Interior Depth 25"

Inflated Floor Thickness 3"

Floor White

Handles 6

Number of Persons Two

Approx. Inflation Time 10 min

Approx. Filling Time 30 min

Volume when filled 625 L at 80% Capacity

Curious as to how we clean our pools? Let us know in your inquiry and we'd be happy to share with you!!

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Curious how our pools compare to other pools on the market? Your Water Birth.com has a wonderful comparison chart available.
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Wondering about the safety of having a water birth? Check out what Evidence Based Birth has to say on the safety of water births.
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Every Rental Includes...

• Pool
• One New Disposable Single Use, Pthalate Free Liner
• One New Disposable Single Use, Pthalate Free Lid
• One New Disposable Tarp For Under the Pool
• Electric Air Pump (to quickly inflate the pool)
• Floating Thermometer
• One Disposable Debris Net
• Submersible Pump (to quickly empty the pool)
• Disposable New 25 or 50 ft Hose
• Hose Tap Adapter (fits most household sinks)
• One New Pair of Shoulder Length Gloves
• "How To Use" Instructions

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Reserve A Pool For Your Birth Today

Prices:

CALGARY:
Rental is $220.00 + GST
Delivery/Pick Up Fee is $40 + GST
This includes a non-refundable deposit. The rental period begins in the 38th week of your pregnancy and ends 3-4 days after the birth of your baby; or at 42 week.

Prefer to pick up? No problem! We'll wave the delivery fee if you'd prefer to pick up/deliver the pool back to us, in Airdrie.

AIRDRIE:
Rental is $220.00 + GST
This includes a non-refundable deposit. The rental period begins in the 38th week of your pregnancy and ends 3-4 days after the birth of your baby; or at 42 weeks.
​ It includes delivery to your door and pick up.

The rental period may be extended for $25.00 + GST, per week.
An additional travel fee applies to all other surrounding areas.