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[mymaya]

I am still considering my options about how to birth this baby, as I had two c-sections but did find a doctor that is "willing" to assist me with a VBAC at a hospital that is 50 minute drive from y house. It is great that I found this option, but I secretly still dream about a homebirth, and I am not sure yet what I will do about it. In the mean time, I would like to get a pool to labor in, and find all the options overwhelming- so many different kinds.

Any experiences and favorites?

Thanks so much ladies!

[katt]

Well, i've only had the one homebirth and used a blow up fishy pool.  I'll do the same this time.  I just don't have the funds to rent or buy a bigger/better Birth Pool.  The fishy pool worked just fine.  It had padded sides and floor.  DH used an air compressor and all was good.

[Carson]

Originally Posted by katt 

Well, i've only had the one homebirth and used a blow up fishy pool.  I'll do the same this time.  I just don't have the funds to rent or buy a bigger/better Birth Pool.  The fishy pool worked just fine.  It had padded sides and floor.  DH used an air compressor and all was good.

My experience exactly.  I am 5'4" and small/avg build and had no issue using the fishy pool for DS birth.  I didn't know how much I would use it/want it so didn't want to invest in it. 

[help007]

I used this one for my second birth (first home birth):

http://www.amazon.com/Swim-Center-Ocean-Reef-Pool/dp/B00005OARQ/ref=pd_sim_t_1

Worked great- inflated it a few weeks ahead of time and kept in our extra room. Just had to add a touch of air last minute before filling.

This time around, my midwife has pools they offer for free with the purchase of the sanitary liner. Best part is that the liner is refundable if it doesn't get used/opened.

[ilovejeff]

I used a blowup fishy pool as well. Worked great for me, and then we washed it out and dd p,ayed in it last summer.

[dmpkmom]

i used a aqua doula but one funny thing..I'm short and acutally kept floating up while trying to push b/c I couldn't brace myself down (so I got out). maybe if it wasn't quite as full it would have been okay.

some hospitals allow you to bring in a pool..can you call the hosp and ask?

[crystal_buffaloe]

help007 -- what you linked to was actually what I thought people were talking about when they referred to the fishy pool. Is that something different? Or the same thing?

I'm keeping my options open at this point, but I would also like to get a pool to at least labor in at home.

[help007]

Originally Posted by crystal_buffaloe 

help007 -- what you linked to was actually what I thought people were talking about when they referred to the fishy pool. Is that something different? Or the same thing?

I'm keeping my options open at this point, but I would also like to get a pool to at least labor in at home.

There are a number of ever-so-slightly different models, and I *think* that is what people mean when they say 'fishy pool', but when I was looking, I wasn't 100% sure, so I wanted to be specific for others who are new to the search. Plus, when I was looking in 2009, finding something with free shipping under $50 was a great steal, so I also wanted to share that great deal!

[JuicyPakwan]

I haven't used one at a homebirth before but will be using the fishy pool linked for my homebirth.  Hope you can find a good midwife that can help you make that decision :)

[JuicyPakwan]

Oh and I wanted to add I found many stories of women of size using the pool without any issues which considering myself not to be petite was pretty reassuring.