For those who have birthed in an inflatable pool.... - Page 3

[ZorroZ]

ok color me stupid, but why do I need to use the "drink safe" white garden hoses to fill up the pool? Why can't I just buy new green hoses?

[punkprincessmama]

zorro, not a stupid question, i wondered the same thing! i believe pamamidwife has said that she recomends the clear hose because the garden hoses leech chemicals when hot h20 flows through them

[pamamidwife]

Originally Posted by Sheena

That's really interesting... I just attended a conference with Michel Odent and Gail Hart and they both spoke at length about water temperature being important not only for the baby but for the mother's relaxation levels.

It would be interesting to hear if Gail is saying that the water has to be a certain temp. I know I've heard her speak often about cautioning about water that is TOO HOT for the mother (many mws still swear that the water HAS to be 101' which is too hot for many women for very long), but I've never thought she disagreed that focusing on a temp aside from what mom feels is negative. (In fact, at a recent midwifery meeting with Barbara Harper, Barbara went on about the new information about not worrying about water temp and Gail, who is definitely outspoken, never said anything to the contrary...?)

Michel Odent favors warm, almost hot, environments for right after the birth. I know I've read from him that cooler environments slow contractions and the release of the placenta, so maybe that is what he was focusing on? I definitely haven't found this to be the case, though.

I guess I'm too lazy to check the water temp or be concerned about it. Most women are comfortable in 94' to 100' water, which is going to be ok for baby. Perhaps I should email Barbara and ask her about this so we can get some supporting information.

[Carolinamidwife]

No, I think it's reasonable to assume that as long as the mother is comfortable and the water feel OK to your touch that it's OK. I was just trained by midwives who monitor the temp so that's what I know, KWIM?

[Carolinamidwife]

Originally Posted by punkprincessmama

zorro, not a stupid question, i wondered the same thing! i believe pamamidwife has said that she recomends the clear hose because the garden hoses leech chemicals when hot h20 flows through them

Yeah that. Green garden hoses are treated with all kinds of chemicals. Drinking water safe hoses (found in camping supplies) are made with the idea that drinking water will go through them.

[nikirj]

So, pools with inflatable bottoms...

Here's one really big one:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/...qx/product.htm

Here's the one we had. It is just $25 or so :

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=glance&s=toys

ETA - the one we had was great for just me being in there. A kid might have been able to hang out next to me but I wouldn't have wanted another adult in the pool. But I was able to lie back and rest my arms draped over the side, feet just against the other edge. Then again, I birthed with my legs pretty much still straight (ok, froggy-ish looking? Don't know how you'd describe it...) and if you were going to curl up more you could fit someone else in the pool alright I suppose. I put the first link up because if you're invisioning a family party, that's more what you'd want. It would be a lot more work, though; most water-heaters can only handle about the size of the second pool.

[ZorroZ]

Thanks for all the great info ladies!! You Rock

[punkprincessmama]

Originally Posted by ZorroZ

Thanks for all the great info ladies!! You Rock