Hakima Midwifery is pleased to offer Birth Pool in a Box, a birth tub designed in the best interests of a laboring woman, and an eco-friendly alternative to other birth tub rentals! These birth tubs are also the first FDA approved pools for labor and birth.

Birth Pool in a Box is designed with safety, practicality, comfort and resilience in mind. While we have external handles for the comfort of Mom during labor, we have chosen to not have internal handles which can get in the way of Mom finding comfortable positions, allowing her to move freely in the water without fear of bumping into a hard handle and the baby can safely float to the surface with no obstacles to impede their path. Our heat covers secure firmly onto the outside of the tubs ensuring that nothing can slip underneath undetected, thus ensuring the safety and peace of mind for the entire family ensuring a pleasant experience for everyone.

The new material in the Eco pool does not have additives that have been linked to harm in animals and people. BPIB is made from PVC. PVC requires softening additives (phthalates) to make it flexible. Phthalates have been linked to fertility problems in animals, and by extension, people. Alternative additives have been developed whose performance is close to that of phthalates and we have specified these for use in the Birth Pool in a Box. Hence the name Eco highlights the reduced impact on health and the environment.

Eco Pools rent for $250. There is a $200 refundable deposit. This includes, a pump and a drain for after the birth, complete easy to follow instructions for set up and take down,the hoses needed for filling and draining, a liner, and a cover to hold in the heat during those long labors! Tub delivery before and after is included. Unless you have a history of delivery before 38 weeks, tubs are delivered two weeks before the due date and rents until two weeks after the due date. If refilled with fresh, warm water and sitz bath herbs, birth tubs can also be soothing for both mom and baby during the postpartum.

Schedule your birth tub rental now! These tubs are popular, so if it's a water birth you desire, reserve yours today! Set up takes at most half an hour and break down about the same. Unlike other birth tub rentals, this rental comes with a pump to ensure that clean up is stress free so that you can enjoy your new baby. Call or email to rent your eco-birth tub today!