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Things to do before labor begins
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Check that the Faucet/Tap-Hose Connectors you have will fit a set of taps in your home. While we
have provided options that will work with most taps in the Basic and Standard Kits (Europe only), we
cannot guarantee that any supplied by us will fit your taps. You can get alternatives at good hardware
stores.
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Read the instructions - they have been created from many experiences with the pool!
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Estimate how long it will take to fill the pool with your hot water system: the Regular Pool is approx 4
bathtubs full of water and Mini Pool 2.5-3 bathtubs.
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Practice setting up the pool to familiarise yourself with it before labor begins.
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Warm pool up to room temperature before unfolding.
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Remove jewellery or other sharp items from your body and clothing.
Setting up your Birth Pool in a Box -
15 to 30 minutes
IF THEY ARE COLD TO THE TOUCH, DO NOT UNFOLD OR INFLATE
Ensure Pool and single-use Liner are both at room temperature before unfolding and inflating. Remove
from all packaging and leave to stand for 72 hours if they have been exposed to temperature below
10°C (50°F). - the material becomes brittle at low temperatures.
Actions
Tips
Prepare floor area:
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remove sharp objects
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sweep/vacuum
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place Floor Cover on floor
If your floor is concrete, stone or tile, place a
rug or blanket flat underneath to reduce heat
loss into floor.
The pool width increases when filled with water
- leave 4” (10cm) space to the nearest wall.
The midwife will want room
to assist from at least 3
sides of the pool. A floor
covering is recommended.
Lift floor valve 5cm above floor, place nozzle
in valve and Inflate floor until creases have
largely disappeared, then close valve firmly.
Repeat with seat - inflate and close valve
firmly. Twist pump nozzle in valve if pumping is
difficult - outlet may be blocked by material.
One side of base of the
valve can be pushed open
by the nozzle. Try different
angles! Insert until you get
a soft click. Over-inflation
is a cause of floor seam
failure.
