Blue Lagoon Birth Pools

We are a major resource for waterbirth information and birth pool hire in the Northwest and in East Anglia

We run birth workshops and have a nationwide pool hire service

Call us for more information on

07949 016 877

Are you pregnant

and thinking of a home birth?

Have you thought about using water to support your childbirth?

Here are a few reasons why you might consider it - but do browse through the whole website...

Effortless freedom of mobility

Soothing, private, warm, comforting environment

Attractive rigid outer construction offers a strong structure to brace yourself against in a variety of creative positions during labour and birth (something which is not possible with a 'blow-up' pool)

The buoyancy of the water ensures great comfort as you relax between contractions

Properly insulated for excellent heat retention - still warm hours after filling

Feedback from mothers and midwives over the past 17 years has shown us that these pools are considered far superior to any soft structured pools Go to 'Testimonials' to read about it

All necessary accessories included in a straightforward hire package of only £195 for up to 4 week's hire (see 'Hire Costs and Details' for more information)

Rewarding experience in a Blue Lagoon Pool; Our hexagonal birth pools designed specifically for their purpose

Where are we?

We have two locations in the UK

Skelmersdale in Lancashire

(The Northwest)

We have been based in the northwest - in Skelmersdale in Lancashire - since 1992.

Rendlesham in Suffolk

(East Anglia)

Whilst retaining our base in the northwest we opened a new water birth pool rental base in East Anglia in 2008 - in Rendlesham near Woodbridge in Suffolk

We also deliver throughout the UK.

email us

or call 07949 016 877

for more information

Birth Workshops:

NEXT HALF-DAY PRACTICAL 'HANDS-ON' WORKSHOP

1.30 - 4.30 pm

in the northwest

Following two workshops in 2009 we will be running the next one in early 2010 and will post the date here when confirmed

Come on one of our practical Birth Workshops to find out more about using a birthing pool for a home or hospital birth.

We have run three or four workshops a year for the past 13 years and had over a thousand midwives attend and many expectant mothers and their partners.

Run by a highly qualified midwife, these popular and well evaluated half day workshops build confidence for midwives, mothers and their partners, doulas and birth educators.

Go to Birth Workshops

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Mother and Father after a water birth in a Blue Lagoon Birth Pool

Midwives like our pools...

Midwives are enthusiastic

about our design.

'We can lean in when necessary without fear of getting drenched, as with soft walled pools. Women can brace themselves against the walls if they feel like it because these pools are designed for their purpose and offer security and reliability for users and carers.'

Create an ideal environment for labouring and birthing at home with

soft lighting, a supportive birth

partner and the comforting use of

a Blue Lagoon Birth Pool

This site last updated 29/11/2009

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Blue Lagoon Birth Pool : During Labour, View From Above

‘The warm water was so soothing and supportive that I gradually became more confident, more in control and yet more liberated!’ ‘Okay’ I thought, ‘I can do this!’’

A recent birth in a Blue Lagoon birth pool November 2009

'The pool has been amazing, thank you!

Our beautiful baby was born in the pool

(10 days overdue and just time to have her

at home in the pool as our hospital don't

allow home birth past 10 days over)

and it was an amazing experience.

I could not believe how much the water

helped me, I even fell asleep in the pool

in between contractions.

Everything was so natural and instinctive

and went without a hitch'. JB

The benefits of using

a Blue Lagoon

Birth Pool also include:

An elegant, compact, sturdy design
Designed for its purpose, offering a 'private' comforting space for labour and birth
Protective outer walls give low risk of liner puncture
Design facilitates ease of contact with those outside the pool, when required
Can also be used for relaxation before and after the birth
Easy to put together with strong interlocking walls - can be stored away ready for use
Constructed from sustainable materials - minimum use of PVC
Pleasing to look at, and when constructed looks like 'part of the furniture'
unblemished hygiene record
High percentage of hires are as a result of personal referral from midwives and friends
Pools can be collected from our Skelmersdale base in Lancashire or from our Rendlesham base near Ipswich in Suffolk
We also offer a nationwide delivery and collection service
Excellent personal service and attention to detail

To receive a Blue Lagoon

Leaflet or Brochure

Email us now and – don’t forget to give us a mailing address.

To talk to us at

Blue Lagoon Birth Pools

please phone Annie

on 07949 016 877

or email us if you prefer,

with any questions

Why not print off

an application form now?

Who runs Blue Lagoon

Birth Pools?

Annie Renwick

runs Blue Lagoon Birth Pools and is a waterbirth mother herself with three children. She has a wealth of personal experience to draw on and always takes time to talk things through carefully over the phone with those hiring pools from us. She enjoys meeting those who hire pools and all those who come on the Water Birth Workshops seeking confidence in this birth option.

'If applicable, we always try to put you in the right direction for answers to your questions about using water for childbirth. Why not check out our 'Why Water?' page for some general information about this birth option'. Annie

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Baptism by

Full Immersion

Another interesting use for one of our birth pools has been as a portable Baptistry for Baptism by Full Immersion.

We are often asked for this service and offer a weekend hire at a reasonable rate

Those who have hired a pool for this purpose have said that a Blue Lagoon Birth Pool was an ideal environment in which to be Born Again.

Anyone interested

should email us at

baptism@bluelagoonbirthpools.co.uk

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