Re: [ozmidwifery] water birthing/labouring advice

[Helen and Graham]

Thanks for those suggestions from everyone.  I have also had trouble with the folded towels floating up and not staying in position. I contacted the waterbirth international website about this and received the following information if anyone is interested.   Helen   Hi Helen,  Thanks for your question.  We are trialing a new bath pillow, which  can be used on the floor or side of any bath.  It is filled with  gravel and water to keep it from floating.  The three women who have  used it so far, have loved it.  If you don't want it to add gravel, it will float somewhat, but still  be very comfortable.  Our price on the seat cushion is $25.  Over the years, I have also used folded towels, foam gardening pads,  and children's blow up pool toys - also filled with water and not air.  Let me know if you are interested in receiving one of our catalogs or  in checking out the water-filled seat cushion.  Blessings,  Barbara  Barbara Harper, RN  Exc. Director: Waterbirth International  Founder: Waterbirth Technologies, Inc.  www.waterbirth.org  503-673-0026 - office ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Murphy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 8:08 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] water birthing/labouring advice We put a sponge mattress cut to size underneath the linings of our demountable pools.  When using ordinary bath tubs of whatever size or shape, I have found a gel type non-slip bath mat which I clean with dilute bleach.  I have found that folded towels float and can get quite abrasive. I have not found the gel type mat to be generally available, but it is very comfortable.  MM   From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Helen and Graham Sent: Tuesday, 27 September 2005 8:26 AM To: ozmidwifery Subject: [ozmidwifery] water birthing/labouring advice   Do the women need something softer to kneel on when in the bath and if so what do you use for this?   Helen __________ NOD32 1.1234 (20050927) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com