La Bassine Birth Pools

We have been attending water births our entire careers. We've assisted births in every shape and size vessel imaginable, and by far our favorites are the oval inflatable birth pools due to their sturdiness, roomy but manageable size, and ease of use. For this reason we have chosen La Bassine pools to have available for our clients at no charge.

Size: The pool dimensions measure 56"long x 53" wide x 25" deep and holds 100 gallons of water. The pool is big enough for the mother to completely submerge her belly, and allows room for a partner or support person to enter the pool with her.

Construction: The pool is made from extra thick PVC. When properly inflated, the pool has strong, supportive walls. The air used to inflate the pool provides insulation which keeps the water warm for a longer period of time. The inflatable bottom offers greater comfort for the mother when sitting in the pool.

Shape: The oval shape reduces the amount of water needed to fill the pool, causing it to weigh less. It also has less surface area than a round pool, resulting in less heat loss. The oval construction also allows your birth attendant to reach you and your baby easily.

Set up and cleaning: Inflatable pools are easier to set up and provide better insulation than rigid pools. Using an electric air pump, the pool can be easily inflated in approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

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Birth pools kits are available free of charge to our clients but may be rented to other home birth families when we have extra available.

Each birth pool kit includes:

  • Birth pool
  • Generic plastic pool liner
  • Air pump for inflating and deflating
  • Water pump for draining
  • Faucet adapters
  • Thermometer
  • Debris removal net
  • Cover tarp
  • Detailed instructions
All you need to supply is a new water hose and a cover to protect your floor. Each kit comes with a generic plastic liner but you may order a custom fit liner from a retailer.

The rental fee for families who are not our clients is $150 plus delivery fees if applicable; $50 of this fee is refundable when the pool is returned on time. The pool will be delivered or picked up between 2 to 3 weeks before your due date and is must be returned by 3 weeks after your due datetime.

To inquire about birth pool availability, call Kimberly Spencer at (615) 883-8744 or email nashvillemidwife@gmail.com.