Water birth on a budget

hannpin · Apr 10th, 2012, 04:53 AM

Hello loverly ladies.

As the title suggest I am considering birthing at home, but really want a water birth. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how I can do this on a budget.

I have been looking on ebay etc, and I am only able to spend around £50 on the whole kit. I am ok about having preloved, as I would steralise, or buy a new liner etc.

I wondered if there was any specific website, or place where ppl sell birthing pools or is it just luck of the draw in finding a bargain.

TIA xxx

karla1 · Apr 10th, 2012, 06:58 AM

i got my "pool in a box" off ebay for about £50 (it was just the pool nothing else) i was told by other ladies at a home birthing group i attend that preloved is fine and i got some great money saving tips on the extras i need like

instead of the pool in a box pool liner (£24) B&Q plastic dust sheet £2.89
old towels and an argos value shower curtain (£1.99) for next to pool for getting out without wetting the floor or worrying about getting bloody
cheap plastic pool thermometer B&Q £1.00
hose pipe to fill pool (again can be picked up cheap if you buy a lenght of piping instead of a full garden hose from B&Q (i have filled mine using pans took about an hour but meant no hose needed)

so in total its cost me about £56

and i know i will get about £50 back on the pool afterwards as i will out it back on ebay (after i have the next one)

hope that helps xx

hannpin · Apr 10th, 2012, 07:26 AM

Thanks Karla, great tips.

Did the dust sheet stay in the pool ok, I would be scared of it slipping or not fitting propperly iykwim.

hannpin · Apr 10th, 2012, 07:27 AM

durrrhhh just realised you are 39 weeks, so u have prob not used the pool yet

Ignore my dullness

karla1 · Apr 10th, 2012, 09:12 AM

the dust sheet is massive and my pool is filled half full (just needs hot water to get it to temp when the time comes. the sheet is that big it covers all the inside plus all down the sides and is tucked in underneath the outside of the pool so it wont be moving anywhere

Arcanegirl · Apr 10th, 2012, 09:49 AM

Definatley keep a close eye on ebay...i hunted out specifically for an Aquaborn pool and managed to get one complete with air pump, water pump, hose and storage bag for £43 (and £13 posted).
Have a look out for auctions that say "pickup only" and ask if they would be willing to post....i found a good majority will even though they have listed otherwise.

madasa · Apr 10th, 2012, 11:20 AM

Whereabouts are you? (I can see your thingy says "Wales")

I got mine second hand for about £40 ish.... so it is possible!

If you are having a doula, sometimes they have one that they will loan to you (no extra charge). (I do!)

Good luck, hope it all goes well!

hannpin · Apr 10th, 2012, 11:45 AM

Thanks for the idea Madasa, but unfortunatly I cant afford the support of a doula. I am south Powys, so I dont know if u know about the powys midwifery support. But Brecon birth centre have a small team of midwifes who are used to attending home water births, so I am quite sure they will be great support.

I will def keep an eye out on ebay. Thanks ladies xx

tinytabby · Apr 10th, 2012, 15:23 PM

Have you tried Gumtree? There were a few pools on that when I looked last.

Ginagg · Apr 11th, 2012, 10:05 AM

I just found this link for you,
not sure if its any help??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bassine-Bi...#ht_500wt_1156
xox

Apr 10th, 2012, 04:53 AM	#1
hannpin Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 1,370	Water birth on a budget Hello loverly ladies. As the title suggest I am considering birthing at home, but really want a water birth. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how I can do this on a budget. I have been looking on ebay etc, and I am only able to spend around £50 on the whole kit. I am ok about having preloved, as I would steralise, or buy a new liner etc. I wondered if there was any specific website, or place where ppl sell birthing pools or is it just luck of the draw in finding a bargain. TIA xxx

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Apr 10th, 2012, 06:58 AM	#2
karla1 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rochdale, england Posts: 2,782	i got my "pool in a box" off ebay for about £50 (it was just the pool nothing else) i was told by other ladies at a home birthing group i attend that preloved is fine and i got some great money saving tips on the extras i need like instead of the pool in a box pool liner (£24) B&Q plastic dust sheet £2.89 old towels and an argos value shower curtain (£1.99) for next to pool for getting out without wetting the floor or worrying about getting bloody cheap plastic pool thermometer B&Q £1.00 hose pipe to fill pool (again can be picked up cheap if you buy a lenght of piping instead of a full garden hose from B&Q (i have filled mine using pans took about an hour but meant no hose needed) so in total its cost me about £56 and i know i will get about £50 back on the pool afterwards as i will out it back on ebay (after i have the next one) hope that helps xx

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Apr 10th, 2012, 07:26 AM	#3
hannpin Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 1,370	Thanks Karla, great tips. Did the dust sheet stay in the pool ok, I would be scared of it slipping or not fitting propperly iykwim.

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Apr 10th, 2012, 07:27 AM	#4
hannpin Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 1,370	durrrhhh just realised you are 39 weeks, so u have prob not used the pool yet Ignore my dullness

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Apr 10th, 2012, 09:12 AM	#5
karla1 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rochdale, england Posts: 2,782	the dust sheet is massive and my pool is filled half full (just needs hot water to get it to temp when the time comes. the sheet is that big it covers all the inside plus all down the sides and is tucked in underneath the outside of the pool so it wont be moving anywhere

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Apr 10th, 2012, 09:49 AM	#6
Arcanegirl Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 27,267	Definatley keep a close eye on ebay...i hunted out specifically for an Aquaborn pool and managed to get one complete with air pump, water pump, hose and storage bag for £43 (and £13 posted). Have a look out for auctions that say "pickup only" and ask if they would be willing to post....i found a good majority will even though they have listed otherwise.

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Apr 10th, 2012, 11:20 AM	#7
madasa Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 3,152	Whereabouts are you? (I can see your thingy says "Wales") I got mine second hand for about £40 ish.... so it is possible! If you are having a doula, sometimes they have one that they will loan to you (no extra charge). (I do!) Good luck, hope it all goes well!

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Apr 10th, 2012, 11:45 AM	#8
hannpin Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 1,370	Thanks for the idea Madasa, but unfortunatly I cant afford the support of a doula. I am south Powys, so I dont know if u know about the powys midwifery support. But Brecon birth centre have a small team of midwifes who are used to attending home water births, so I am quite sure they will be great support. I will def keep an eye out on ebay. Thanks ladies xx

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Apr 10th, 2012, 15:23 PM	#9
tinytabby Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,116	Have you tried Gumtree? There were a few pools on that when I looked last.

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Apr 11th, 2012, 10:05 AM	#10
Ginagg Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 240	I just found this link for you, not sure if its any help?? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bassine-Bi...#ht_500wt_1156 xox

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