Enter to win a free Aquaborn rental for your birth!
Aquaborn Birth Pool
Here are some of the benefits to using water for your birth:
- greater comfort
- ease and freedom to move
- reduction of pressure on the abdomen
- can make contractions/ pressure waves feel less intense
- helps mother to conserve her energy
- promotes relaxation
- can speed up birth
- helps to relax the pelvic floor muscles
- can reduce the need for drugs to artificially stimulate labor
- can reduce the need for pain medication
- water can help mom focus inward as birthing waves strengthen
- Aquaborn pool are large enough that the mother’s partner can be in the water with her, supporting her
- can reduce tearing
Some benefits to renting your birth pool:
- cheaper to rent than buy
- submersible pump, air pump and disposable liner are included in the fee (these items can add $200 to the cost of purchasing)
- you don’t have to worry about selling or storing your pool after the birth
- the pools are inspected and sanitized before you get them
Tell us why you are planning a home water birth and be entered to win! Â Please include your due date in your email. Â This contest is open to residents of Greater Vancouver and surrounding areas. Â Contest closes Jan 1st 2012. Â Good Luck!
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