If you want to give birth in water, it's a good idea to think about your water birth.

Feeding bowls and accessories – everything you need to know for a safe water birth at home

If you are considering a water birth, a birthing tub is one of the most important investments in your birthing experience. A birthing tub allows you to give birth in a warm, safe, and relaxing environment where you can move freely and let your body work naturally.

Many people choose to rent a birthing tub, but it is also possible to buy your own tub. This can bea practical and more economically advantageous solution if the birthing tub is to be used for several births – either in your own family or among friends. When you rent a birthing tub, you have it available for 6 weeks, which covers your entire due date – from 3 weeks before your due date to 3 weeks after. This way, you have an extra week included in the rental period, so you can safely prepare, test the equipment and return the tub in peace and quiet without stress.

Test your feeding tube well in advance

When the feeding tub arrives, it is important to test the tub, equipment and your water supply. Make sure that the hoses and pumps are working and that the armature fits the supplied tap connection. It gives you peace of mind knowing that everything is ready for the big day.

Also consider where in the home the birthing tub will be located. Many people choose the living room or bedroom, where there is plenty of space and access to water. Think about whether you want to be naked during the birth, or whether you would rather wear a soft, comfortable top or bra for a (water)birth. on.

The most important equipment for the feeding trough

When you rent a birthing tub, all the necessary equipment is included so you can safely prepare for your water birth without missing anything. The package includes:

• 1x electric air pump
• 1x inlet hose without harmful chemicals
• 2x faucet adapter
• 1x drain hose
• 1x electric water pump
• 1x cover for under the tub
• 1x adapter for Danish plug
• 1x strainer
• 1x liner
• 1x storage bag
• 1x patch kit
• 1x user manual

If you want to buy your own feeding trough, you can choose whether you want to just buy the trough itself if you already have the necessary equipment – ​​or choose between two different equipment packages, depending on your needs.

The standard equipment package contains everything you need for a safe, secure and comfortable water birth, while the ultimate equipment package gives you the full experience, including a thermometer and additional accessories that make handling and the birth process even easier.

Whether you rent or buy, all equipment is carefully selected to ensure maximum comfort, hygiene and safety throughout your birth experience.

Additionally, having a lid can be a great advantage. and a heater that keeps the water at the recommended temperature between

as well as a water thermometer to check it regularly. Some also choose to add food-grade salt to the feeding bowl to the water, which provides a gentler transition for your baby and helps you feel lighter and makes birthing positions easier.

Partner in the tub

If you want your partner to be with you in the tub during birth, it is recommended to choose an Enblidstart Pro or maxi birthing tub . This provides extra space for both of you to be comfortable. Many find that it strengthens the feeling of togetherness and gives the partner an active role in the birth – something that can be incredibly supportive both physically and mentally.

The birth of the placenta

Once your baby is born, you will need to decide whether you want to deliver the placenta in water or on land. Both are possible, but it is a good idea to discuss this with your midwife beforehand. Some choose to stay in the water for a calmer ending, while others prefer to come out onto land. There are no rules here – the most important thing is that you feel safe and comfortable.

Create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere

Home birth and water birth are also about atmosphere and tranquility. Many people choose to decorate the area around the birthing tub to create a relaxing and beautiful atmosphere. For example, you can place LED lights or a string of lights around the tub, perhaps under the liner, so that the warm glow is reflected in the water. This creates an almost spa-like atmosphere that can help the body produce oxytocin and make the birth more harmonious.

Food and drink during water birth

Even if you are in water, it is important to have light snacks and drinks nearby. Enblidstart Pro Birth Pools are equipped with a snack/cup holder so that you can easily access snacks yourself. Choose something that is easy to consume, nutritious and high in energy – for example juice, cocoa milk, dried fruit, nuts and energy bars. Hydration is especially important during a water birth, as the heat can make you sweat. Make sure you and your partner have prepared this in advance so that you don’t have to think about it in the middle of labor.

Everything you need for your home water birth

Giving birth in a birthing tub is an experience that combines the peace, warmth and security of nature. With the right birthing tub accessories, preparation and equipment, you can create the best conditions for a safe and beautiful water birth at home. The water relieves pain, promotes relaxation and helps the body to work in sync with the rhythm of nature. At the same time, it gives the baby a calm, gentle and natural transition to life.