Re: [ozmidwifery] water birthing/labouring advice

[Andrea Quanchi]

I am used to putting folded towels in the bottom of the bath. My birth pool I use a two inch foam mattress underneath it before putting the water in making it softer. I also have an inflatable ring in my bag which gets lots of use as a pillow floatie whatever. I have thought that pool noodles would be good because if you have ever used them one under your arms behind your back and one under your knees is enough to make you float and this would be quite relaxing but the woman would need to have her own as you would not be able to clean them

Andrea
On 27/09/2005, at 10:25 AM, Helen and Graham wrote:

Do the women need something softer to kneel on when in the bath and if so what do you use for this?
 
Helen