has anyone used a La Bassine pool for a homebirth?

[agalch]

I was going to use a BirthPool in a Box but can't get one shipped for a wee while yet so looking into other options.
Any info on it much appreciated as i will have my scan on Monday to confirm that baby is now cephalic and not breech and i want to order one on Monday all being well.

xx

I've ordered one but not used it yet. I went for this one because it is a bit smaller than BPIAB one - fits in my room better! I'm 33+2 so got around 6 weeks yet to go but I have blown it up and checked for leaks and it is now residing in the nursery ready to be brought down on the big day! Mind you, when I saw mw on Wednesday she said dd was still in breech position. Not worried though as ds didn't turn until 38 weeks.

Thanks Sarahlou1uk

I"ll be using mine before you so i'll let you know how i get on if i get that one.Looks like an ok pool so i will probably get it.Hope when i go for my scan mine is head down and i can order it.Only got 3 weeks to go eek!!

Btw did your ds turn on his own or did you have ecv etc?

thanks again

Hi. Ds turned on his own just in time!

Thanks Sarahlou1uk

Have you been in your pool? I have pretty much decided on this one. How long did it take to arrive when you ordered it?

tia

xx

Have only tested it with water - not enough to get in. It only took 2 days to arrive via DHL.

We bought la bassine in January for first baby who arrived on Fri 13 It was the only one that would fit our small lounge. Well made, thicker guage 'plastic' than others on market - would certainly be happy to recommend it. Inflated easily with electric inflater. Took an age to fill with water...and even longer to empty!!! (Was in it ten minutes then had to go to hospital any way ...so 'best laid plans' and all that!!!...but they were great at the hospital and back home by late tea time same day so not all that bad.)

I have bought one of these pools too but not used it yet

When are you due Babieseverywhere? i am ordering mine today as my lo is deffo head down(had scan today)

Can't wait to try it out!!

Websage what a shame you never got to use it,hope things went ok for you in hospital
I will have a practice filling the pool whwn it arrives.

I'm due 12th August, less than four weeks now ;)

Used it as a ball pool. It's good- pretty sturdy, they seem to know what they are talking about

Hi girls

I'm due on Sunday so had my pool up for a wee while and have been practising filling it up and using it.All my on call mw's have said it looks perfect for labouring/giving birth in so hope i can use it for real soon

Will post again once i've had lo.

agalch,
I'm looking forward to how you find the pool. ALl the best with your pending labour

Will def post again and let you know how the pool was and if i had baby in or out of the pool.