Renting a Birth Pool

Who is renting a birth pool suitable for?

Renting a birth pool is an option whether you plan to give birth at a hospital or at home. A birth pool is an excellent tool during the latent phase, the early stage of labor when you are generally still at home, and where many find great comfort in bathing. Maybe you don’t have a bathtub, or perhaps you want to optimize the comfort provided by a birth pool—its soft edges and depth allow you to float, making a big difference. Some maternity wards also allow you to bring your own birth pool to the hospital. Ask your chosen maternity unit about their policies.

For those planning a home birth, a birth pool can provide relaxation and pain relief, offering a great sense of security since medical pain relief is not available. Research also shows that warm water provides several benefits from this perspective.

How does renting a birth pool work?

1. Click on “Rent Birth Pool” in the menu.
2. Select the desired birth pool size (Regular or Mini).
3. Click “Rent” and enter your due date in the pop-up field.
4. The product is now in your shopping cart – go to the cart and follow the instructions.
5. We will ship the birth pool to a pickup location near you so that you have it during week 36 of your pregnancy.

Want to buy your own birth pool? Read more about Personal Pool here.

When should I book my birth pool?

Book your birth pool as soon as you have decided to use one. We recommend booking no later than week 35 of pregnancy to ensure it arrives in time before birth.
The pool will be delivered in week 36, or if you book later, within 3-7 business days.

When will the birth pool be delivered?

We will ship the birth pool along with all accessories to a pickup location near you during week 36 of your pregnancy, allowing you plenty of time to unpack, test the inflation, and find the best spot to place it. If you order at the last minute, you can expect a delivery time of 3-7 business days.

Instructions are included, and you will receive a notification via SMS or email when it is time to pick up your package. The box is about the size of a moving box and weighs approximately 20 kg.

How do I return the rented birth pool?

You can keep the birth pool until your baby is born or until week 42 of pregnancy (after this, water birth is no longer recommended). If your baby is born in week 42, you will naturally have a few extra days before returning the pool.

Important: The pool must be clean and dry before being packed up. A 500 SEK fee will be charged if the pool is returned wet or dirty.

All single-use items in the water birth kit can be kept for personal use or disposed of, as we do not rent out these items again. The included instructions (also available online) will guide you on how to pack up the pool easily.

How to return the birth pool:

1. Pack the clean and dry birth pool into the provided backpack along with the starter kit (air pump and tap connectors in the plastic box).
2. Place the backpack inside the box that the pool was delivered in.
3. Secure the box properly with extra tape and attach the return shipping label.
4. Drop off the package at your nearest pickup location.