Question about filling birthing pool

MrsJaredLeto · Mar 3rd, 2010, 14:43 PM

Hey ladies, just a question. I've recently moved house so I have more space for baby and have wanted a home birth for a while now. but I've came across a problem
The hot water system is different to my old house which used to heat up as it came through the tap, which would make it easy to fill a birthing pool. But this heats a tank of water at a time maybe enough to fill a bath but then you have to wait an hour or so for the tank to fill with water again. This makes it seem impossible to have a birthing pool now..

but I really want it to be in water. I could get a birthing pool or smaller pool like a paddling pool no problems with that just filling it that's the problem.

Anyone had trouble with this? replies appreciated!!

xx

Mervs Mum · Mar 3rd, 2010, 14:59 PM

Hi hun.

We are in a similar situation and we've had a practice at filling the pool and although it's not quick, it's doable!

We filled it with one full tank of hot and boosted the system as soon as we started to get it heating it again. We filled 4 big pans of cold before we started and the kettle and chucked them in and while we waited for it to re heat we carried on with the pans. Then another full tank of hot and then you can add cold as needed. We have a cover so it doesnt lose heat while filling it too - I got some insulation stuff from a very kind local company who gave me it for nothing.

We have a Home Birth Group here if you'd like to join - you'll be able to talk to other girls who have had HBs and are hoping to have one....there's a link in my signature

MrsJaredLeto · Mar 3rd, 2010, 16:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mervs Mum

Hi hun.

We are in a similar situation and we've had a practice at filling the pool and although it's not quick, it's doable!

We filled it with one full tank of hot and boosted the system as soon as we started to get it heating it again. We filled 4 big pans of cold before we started and the kettle and chucked them in and while we waited for it to re heat we carried on with the pans. Then another full tank of hot and then you can add cold as needed. We have a cover so it doesnt lose heat while filling it too - I got some insulation stuff from a very kind local company who gave me it for nothing.

We have a Home Birth Group here if you'd like to join - you'll be able to talk to other girls who have had HBs and are hoping to have one....there's a link in my signature

Oh thanks, I think I've left it a bit late to start planning how im gonna do it.

but your instructions there should help a bit lol. I haven't got the pool or anything yet. I'm struggling to find a cheap one that comes with a cover and heater. obviously i'm gonna need those. its all getting very stressful now

xx

Mervs Mum · Mar 3rd, 2010, 16:21 PM

You dont need a heater hun. The inflatable ones will retain heat well enough that all you do is scoop out a few buckets and replace with more hot from the tap or a kettle. I didnt start planning till much further on than you are! You've not left it too late at all!!

MrsJaredLeto · Mar 3rd, 2010, 16:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mervs Mum

You dont need a heater hun. The inflatable ones will retain heat well enough that all you do is scoop out a few buckets and replace with more hot from the tap or a kettle. I didnt start planning till much further on than you are! You've not left it too late at all!!

Oh thanks v much hun, I've been worrying for ages how im gonna get one and dont know the slightest thing about heating it lol. I think I've found a pool I like now its that La Bassine one, looks like it would suit me

xx

Mervs Mum · Mar 3rd, 2010, 16:26 PM

That's the one I have

Keeps the heat really well.

Mervs Mum · Mar 3rd, 2010, 16:29 PM

This is the kind of insulation I got to make a cover for the pool although you can buy a proper cover from the La Bassine people for £20. I got the insulation stuff for free so it was obviously the better deal for me!

Mar 3rd, 2010, 14:43 PM	#1
MrsJaredLeto Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 120	Question about filling birthing pool Hey ladies, just a question. I've recently moved house so I have more space for baby and have wanted a home birth for a while now. but I've came across a problem The hot water system is different to my old house which used to heat up as it came through the tap, which would make it easy to fill a birthing pool. But this heats a tank of water at a time maybe enough to fill a bath but then you have to wait an hour or so for the tank to fill with water again. This makes it seem impossible to have a birthing pool now.. but I really want it to be in water. I could get a birthing pool or smaller pool like a paddling pool no problems with that just filling it that's the problem. Anyone had trouble with this? replies appreciated!! xx

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Mar 3rd, 2010, 14:59 PM	#2
Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,353	Hi hun. We are in a similar situation and we've had a practice at filling the pool and although it's not quick, it's doable! We filled it with one full tank of hot and boosted the system as soon as we started to get it heating it again. We filled 4 big pans of cold before we started and the kettle and chucked them in and while we waited for it to re heat we carried on with the pans. Then another full tank of hot and then you can add cold as needed. We have a cover so it doesnt lose heat while filling it too - I got some insulation stuff from a very kind local company who gave me it for nothing. We have a Home Birth Group here if you'd like to join - you'll be able to talk to other girls who have had HBs and are hoping to have one....there's a link in my signature
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Mar 3rd, 2010, 16:21 PM	#4
Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,353	You dont need a heater hun. The inflatable ones will retain heat well enough that all you do is scoop out a few buckets and replace with more hot from the tap or a kettle. I didnt start planning till much further on than you are! You've not left it too late at all!!
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Mar 3rd, 2010, 16:26 PM	#6
Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,353	That's the one I have Keeps the heat really well.
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Mar 3rd, 2010, 16:29 PM	#7
Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,353	This is the kind of insulation I got to make a cover for the pool although you can buy a proper cover from the La Bassine people for £20. I got the insulation stuff for free so it was obviously the better deal for me!
	Supporting birthing women in Yorkshire, Humberside, Manchester, Merseyside & the surrounding areas.
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