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Waterbirth FAQs

Helpful information and guides for waterbirth set up

When to purchase your birth pool

Once your order is placed, most pools ship the same day or next business day, unless clearly marked sold out or pre-sale on our website. We recommend inflating your pool once your midwife has confirmed your home/water birth will go ahead—usually arou

Can you use a personal use pool more than once?

While personal-use birth pools can often be reused for multiple births, please note that they typically come with a single-use warranty. This means the manufacturer guarantees the product for one use only.That said, many families do reuse their pools

Choosing the Right Pool for Your Birth Pool Rental Business

Yes—but with caution.Personal-use pools are warrantied for single use only, while professional-use pools are covered for up to 10-40 uses or 1 year, depending on the model. While a personal-use pool may physically withstand multiple uses, there is no

Helpful Waterbirth Tutorials & Shopping Guides

Whether you're planning a home birth or using a birth pool in a clinical setting, we’ve created these helpful guides to support you every step of the way.🛠️ Prepare for WaterbirthEverything you need to know to get set up: What essentials you’ll need

Do You Rent Birth Pools?

No, Birth Supplies Canada does not rent birth pools. We sell all our pools as brand-new products only.  If you are located in the Calgary area and prefer to rent vs purchase, consider www.calgarybirthpoolrentals.com

When Should I Inflate My Birth Pool? (Returns & Defect Considerations)

We understand there can be some uncertainty around when to open and inflate your birth pool—especially if you're unsure whether you'll end up using it. Here's what you need to know:. No—birth pools must be unopened and in their original packaging to

Tap Adapter Doesn't Fit – Troubleshooting Guide

Having trouble getting your tap adapter to work? You're not alone. Here are some helpful tips to get everything connected smoothly. The tap adapters and hoses we sell are pre-tested to work together.If you start by connecting the hose to one end of t

Will La Bassine Birth Pools Be Back in Stock?

We have discontinued the La Bassine brand of birth pools and no longer have stock available. At this time, there are no plans to restock La Bassine products. If you're already using a La Bassine pool and need liners, our generic unfitted liners are f

Which Birth Pools Do Generic Liners Fit?

If you're looking for a liner for a discontinued or hard-to-identify birth pool, our Generic Pool Liners are a flexible, reliable option used by midwives and families across Canada. These liners are not a tight custom fit—but once water is added to t