Birth Pools

Birth Roots carries two styles of pools for use in labour and birth. We carry both the famous Aqua Doula Waterbirth Spa, renowned for its built-in heater and maximum buoyancy and the La Bassine Waterbirth Pool, a large inflatable tub specifically-designed for use in labour.

When immersed in water, your body becomes buoyant, allowing easy movement and positioning during labour and birth. The
water also enables you to relax physically and mentally, reducing your pain.

The La Bassine Pool

The Aqua Doula Spa and La Bassine Pool are each described in detail below. Unsure which pool is for you? View our Comparison Chart that contrasts the features of each pool.

Aqua Doula Spa

Benefits of the Aqua Doula Spa:

The built-in heater maintains constant warm water
The soft padded floor and side walls offer comfort and strength
The spacious size offers maximum buoyancy and easily accommodates 2 adults
Each rental comes with a disposable liner to ensure sterility
Includes floating thermometer
Birth Roots will dismantle and remove the tub after the birth

"I used an inflatable children's pool for my first child's birth, and the Aqua Doula for my second. I couldn't believe how much more comfortable I was in the Aqua Doula, and it was so nice that my support people weren't preoccupied with keeping the water warm and could focus on me."

~Deanna, mother of two

Dimensions and water capacity:

The Aqua Doula pool is 4’6” in diameter and 2’ in height. The Aqua doula pool holds approximately 150 gallons of water and weighs around 1,250 lbs when filled.

Assembly:

The Aqua Doula Spa requires approximately 6 feet of floor space for set-up. Assembly of the Aqua Doula is very simple with no tools required, and only takes 10 minutes. You must set up the Aqua Doula yourself, a task most people do in early labour. Should you have any questions about the set up please let us know.

Disassembly:

We will come to clean and dismantle the pool after your birth. Please notify us for pool pick up within 12 hours of the birth. Please have the pool drained prior to our arrival.

Aqua Doula Heater:

120V-550W-4.5A-EMF Reduced-Fully Grounded- GFCI Included. The Aqua Doula heater will maintain the temperature of warm water indefinitely, however it will not heat cold water. The pool must be filled with warm water.

Rental includes:

The Aqua Doula Spa Kit, carrying strap, floating thermometer, faucet adapter, disposable liner (latex free), and instruction manual. You must provide your own new hose. Birth Roots Doula Collective Inc. will deliver the Aqua Doula Spa Kit to your home.

Cost:

The Aqua Doula Spa rental fee is $262.50 ($250.00 plus $12.50 GST). A $131.25 ($125.00 plus $6.25 GST) non-refundable deposit must be submitted at booking. The pool will then be held in your name for the 3 week rental period of your choosing. The remainder is due upon delivery of the Aqua Doula Spa Kit.

Learn more about the Aqua Doula at www.aquadoula.com

La Bassine Pool

Benefits of the La Bassine Pool:

Inflatable sides and floor for maximum comfort
Larger than a children's pool, providing more buoyancy and mobility, making you more comfortable
Can accommodate two adults
Each rental comes with a disposable liner to ensure sterility
An economical choice

Dimensions and Water Capacity:

The La Bassine Pool is oval shaped, 5'5" long, 4'5" wide, and 2'1"deep. The pool holds approximately 100 gallons of water and weighs around 1000 pounds when filled.

Assembly and Disassembly:

To assemble the La Bassine Pool all that is required is to take it out of the bag and blow it up. Assembly only takes about 5 minutes. To disassemble, first drain the pool water, then remove the disposable liner and discard. Open the valves on the bottom and sides of the pool. Slowly and carefully press and fold until all the air is out, and the pool fits back into the carrying bag.

Rental includes:

The La Bassine pool with carrying bag, faucet adapter, air pump, disposable liner (latex-free), and instruction manual. You must provide your own new hose and you may wish to obtain a submersible pump for draining the pool. You must pick up and drop off the pool yourself.

Cost:

The La Bassine Pool rental fee is $78.75 ($75.00 plus $3.75 GST) once we receive the contract signed with payment the pool will be held in your name for the 3 week rental period that you have chosen.

Comparison Chart

	Aqua Doula	La Bassine
Dimensions	4’6” in diameter and 2’ in height, weighs around 1,250 lbs when filled	5’5” long, 4’5” wide, and 2’1”deep, weighs about 1000 pounds when filled
Water capacity	About 150 gallons	About 100 gallons
Shape	Round	Oval
Heated	Yes	No; water temperature is controlled by adding or removing hot/cold water
Assembly	Approximately 10 mins; easy-to-follow instructions included	Approximately 5 mins; inflate with included air pump and install liner
Draining	Please drain after birth.	Please drain after birth.
Disassembly & Cleaning	Included with rental; done by Birth Roots staff in your home following the birth	Easy; simply drain pool, remove liner, fold flat and return to Birth Roots.
Thermometer	Included	Not included
Disposable liner (latex-free)	Included	Included
Faucet adapter	Included	Included
Components not provided	Hose	Hose
Rental period	3 weeks	3 weeks
Cost	$250.00 (plus GST).	$75.00 (plus GST)