Birth Pool Service?

[Jyotsna]

Any of you doulas or midwives sell or rent birth pools? I would like to know more about this, as right now in my city, we don't have anyone doing that.

What are the pro's and con's, and is this a business which brings in a little money, or alot. Give me all your opinions.

Thanks,
Jyotsna

[Jyotsna]

anyone?

Thought i would bump this up!

[pamamidwife]

I don't sell or rent pools, as most of my clients use the inflatable kiddie pools. I'd probably check with the midwives in your area to see what they would use.

[MidwifeErika]

Something that is used around here a lot is big plastic cow troughs that can be bought at Fleet Farm for about $50. I think they are recommended because one of the local midwives had an inflatable tub burst and had to catch a baby in a flood So anyhow, that is one more option if you wanted something with harder sides.

ETA: I wonder if women would be interested in renting a cow trough? Or does it just sound too goofy? It certainly seems like an affordable way to do things. I would rent a cow trough for a decent price as buying one would seem silly if I was only going to birth in it and I don't live on a farm.... hmmm...

[Jyotsna]

Thank you. I will check it out.

[teachinmaof3]

There is a couple here who rents the AquaDoulas. For about $275 they bring it out about a week before the EDD and completely set it up. The day after the birth they come out and clean it out and take it away.

Can't tell you the pros/cons of actually doing that as a business but I'm pretty sure a couple of the midwives recommend them to clients.