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I REALLY want to have a water birth however the hospital I’m going to deliver at said I just have to request for it when I go in on the day of labour and see if there is one available. Has it been like this for anyone else? Have you ever been told there wasn’t any birthing pools available on the day? It’s making me anxious! and I’d be upset if it doesn’t go as I imagine in my head😩

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last year

Don’t have it all set on your perfect plan as it is unlikely to go exactly as you imagine. I planned a water birth but I didn’t even make it up to labour & delivery I nearly had my little girl in the hospital corridor luckily some staff from A&E came and helped me. Have you looked into hypnobirthing or may help you with your worries xxx

last year

I'd love a water birth, my hospital only has one, which I was surprised about so I'm prepared for it not to be free...although the midwifes say its not that popular, which again surprised me!x

last year

I wanted a water birth, was in the same situation as you. Unfortunately the pool wasn’t free on the consultant side but I ended up getting an epidural so couldn’t use the pool anyway. I was a little upset at the beginning as I’d had my heart set on a water birth but I found I actually didn’t mind in the moment, I just wanted him here! Definitely plan for all eventualities, so you don’t end up stressed and overwhelmed if you can’t have your water birth. Good luck! X

last year

I wanted a birth pool but unfortunately due to complications I had to have a episiotomy and forceps birth, try not to set your heart on one birth plan 💕💕

last year

I recently had a water birth 2 weeks ago and I was surprised the hospital I was at, they only have 2 and both were free! In fact the birthing unit was empty when I arrived everyone was in the labour suite! I went in with the mindset that I wanted the birthing pool, but fully accepting that they would probably both be occupied when I needed one so I didn’t get my hopes up. You’d be surprised the amount of people who have complications, want stronger pain relief therefore aren’t accepted onto the birthing unit. Not gonna lie for a split second I was going to say no take me to the labour suite I need an epidural but I persevered through the pain and at least tried the pool first, and I’m so glad I did! It helped 100% and was such a nice experience. What will happen will happen, but if you get the chance go for it! And if it doesn’t you’ll still have a gorgeous baby at the end of it!