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For your birth, consider utilizing the relaxing qualities of water! Dubbed the "Midwives Epidural", water has long been used for its pain relieving properties. |
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While you are more than welcome to use your own bathtub or spa, I have several wonderful tubs which I rent to clients desiring a waterbirth: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lovely, two person, jetted, "Theraspa." (22in deep, 48in internal diameter) Rental cost: $400.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pros Cons *Easily Accomadates Two. *Takes up more floor space. *Four jets for extra relaxation. *Must reserve spa in advance. *Water is filtered, no chemicals needed. *Reservations only for 2 wks. *Can be set up days ahead of time. *Most expensive option. *Has lid with locks to keep out kids/pets. *You won't want to return it! *Self heating, keeps temperature even. *Sturdy construction, good support. *Soft foam walls. *Plugs into any normal outlet. *Can be used indoors or outdoors! Price includes:delivery, set up, hose & adapter for filling/draining, & pick-up. |
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Large, "AquaDoula", self-heating, 2 person tub (24in deep, 60in internal diameter) Rental Cost: $250.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pros Cons *Largest model available *Possible hazard for kids/pets-filled *Easy set-up/take down , cleaning *Large floor space necessary *Easily accomadates 2 or more. *Flimsy lid for top of tub *No Chemicals needed *Must be reserved in advance *Can be unassembled until needed *Not made for outdoors *Self-heating for less work! *No jets, filter in this model. *Sterile plastic liner included. *May be filled days ahead of time. *Sturdy foam walls Price Includes:Delivery, set-up, hose & adapter for filling, pump for draining, plastic liner and pick-up.. |
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Cozy, one person, inflatable "La Bassine", from Made in the Water (22in deep, 32in wi. x 46in long) Rental Cost: $75.00 (free for my clients!) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pros Cons *Comfortably Accomadates One. *Must be filled when labor begins. *Vertical air chambers provide support. *May be a hazard for pets/kids. *Long, oval design cradles the mother. *Must be reserved.** *Built in handles aid in changing positons. *Not recommended for outdoors. *Plenty of leg room, even for tall mothers. *Partner cannot join you in tub. *Clear walls for easy family viewing. *More difficult to maintain temp. *Padded bottom layer. *Easy to set-up/take down & clean. *Comes in a handy carrying case. *Takes up less floor space than most. *Soothing blue color. Price includes: Delivery, automatic air pump, hose & adapter for filling and draining, protective liner for tub, and pick-up. |
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For more info, email me: HolisticHomeBirth@yahoo.com Jessica Nipp, Certified Professional Midwife (719) 661-9028 |
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