What is the best labor/birth pool to use?

[Genesis]

I will have to buy my own for this birth, and wasn't sure which one to get. I don't have a fortune to spend on one though. FYI-I used the La Bassine during labor for my 1st birth, and it just felt like it was way too big - I felt lost in it. So I am looking for a pool a little smaller than that one this time.


Thanks.

[Talula Fairie]

Really depends on who you ask.

Some people loooooove the Aqua Doula becuase it has a water heater. Others say they hated the hard sides.

Some LOVE Birth Pool In A Box because it's the deepest and has a little step to sit on.

Others say La Bassine is the perfect size and a good price, it's deeper than the fishy pool but not as deep as BPIAB.

And I see a lot of people say that they loved the fishy pool. That one is the cheapest and it's very popular.

[XanaduMama]

I got the Intex fishy pool (this one) and LOVED it! It was everything I needed, plus cheap

[Genesis]

Just noticed there's a sticky on birth pools - off to read it now, I'm sure it'll be helpful!

[tracymom1]

Originally Posted by XanaduMama

I got the Intex fishy pool (this one) and LOVED it! It was everything I needed, plus cheap

I got the same one. All the Amazon reviews for it are from homebirthers!!

[Genesis]

Would my belly be completely submerged with that one though? I can't tell by the picture.

[StephM76]

I had the Seyvlor Electra. It was perfect.

[Genesis]

Originally Posted by StephM76

I had the Seyvlor Electra. It was perfect.

I believe that one is discontinued now. It does look like it was a good pool though.

[XanaduMama]

Originally Posted by Genesis

Would my belly be completely submerged with that one though? I can't tell by the picture.

Mine was.

[HappyMommaBear]

For those of you who have used the Intex pool, would you say it was big enough for two people? Judging from last time, I really think I will want DH RIGHT THERE with me.