As we make our own "demountable" birthing pools, I would like to tell you
about them. The most economical, suitable sized and transportable way is
to start with a 8foot X 4 foot (imperial measure) panel of either outdoor
or marine ply. A single cut from top to bottom = 2foot x 8 foot. Cut
these equally in half and again, until what you have is 8 panels x 2
foot. this makes square panels 2foot x 2foot (60cm x
60cm) hinged on all four corners, equals a very good sized pool when
erected. We usually break them down to 4 pairs. hinged like
books.(we use wing nuts on the "undo" side for ease of erection) When in a hurry
or a poor hot water supply, then 7 panels, or for quick multips, 3 panels, makes
a great smaller birthing pool. We put sponge mattress inside the
walls of the pool, then line with either a blue tarpauline and 2 clear plastic
liners 4mtrs x 4 mtrs (12foot x 12 foot) square(looks great) or 2 black
plastic liners sized as above. All bought from the hardware store
(Bunnings Balcatta here in W.A.) We also add comfort things like pool noodles
over the hard edge of the wooden tub, underneath the plastic, so that arms
are more comfortable. We also have put carrying holes in the panels so it
is easier to get them from storage to car and house etc.I have personally made
two of these myself, so it is not difficult. We fill them from the hot water
supply with a new garden hose and empty them by siphonage the same way into a
floor drain or out the back door into the garden. Each woman has her own new,
pool lining plastic for infection control. We have birthed hundreds
of babies in these pools over the last 20 yrs. Great privacy and pain
relief- way to go. cheers, MM
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