The Oval Portable Water Birth Pool

5'6" (168cms) long - 4' (122cms) wide - 25" (62.5cms) deep
175 gallons  (800 ltr capacity)

This is the most luxurious pool available. It's versatile shape and larger size enable you  to experiment with a wide variety of positions and movements. Imagine floating stretched out from head to toe. Or moving across the pool to rest comfortably against one side while putting your feet up on the opposite side for support.  If you are tall you will really appreciate the length of the Oval Pool.

The Oval Pool's frame consists of four solid fibreglass panels which are easily bolted together (no tools necessary). The panels slope inward from top to bottom to provide you with comfortable support when you lean back. A thick ground pad which cushions and insulates the floor is then placed in the open frame. This makes kneeling comfortable. Then the main liner and disposable liners are put in place. The pool is then ready to fill. Approximate assembly time : 10-15 minutes.

One of the most important features of the oval and circular pools is the

strong - wide - curved rim.

This provides comfortable support when entering or leaving the pool. You can sit on the rim and swivel your leg round into the pool, or hold onto the rim as you step over it.

Ideal for kneeling onto - the wide gently curved surface of the rim provides a broad surface to rest your arms and relax during or between contractions.

You can hold onto the rim for supported squats and other upright positions

Your partner can sit on the rim  to support you and your midwife can sit or lean onto the rim while assisting you.

Another unique feature of the oval and circular pools is the integral seat/step.

This helps you to enter and leave the pool more easily and is useful for squatting or leaning on or pushing against. You can also sit on the seat during those precious first moments as you welcome your baby after giving birth in the water.