Well that's I really. I'm not sure I want a pool birth but definitely want to use it as pain relief for as long as I can. I'm not sure on home birth yet either as I no idea if I'll make it to term and if it's being offered in my area. HOWEVER, I would really like to use a pool this time as pain relief at some point (my tub is far too narrow and small and was so painful in my last labour).
Has anyone hired one before? If so how long did it take to fill and empty? Emptying is more my concern and whether the pump used to empty makes a lot of noise? If I did indeed have a normal labour I wouldn't want to disturb my DC1 in case he is sleeping. I'd also not want it taking ages to drain as my house is tiny and I'd want it gone and out the way as soon as possible.
Does it take long to deflate? I'm thinking of getting the smallest size possible.