The Active Birth Wedge

The Active Birth Wedge is a support for women designed for use in conjunction with the Active Birth Bed

Placed upon the bed the wedge enables mothers to relax between contractions whilst retaining an upright posture to optimise progress

  1. State of the art materials and manufacturing methods combine to produce a range of unparalleled hospital grade furnishings for labour and birth
  2. Active Birth Soft Furnishings are the ideal complement to a water birth pool
  3. Our furnishings are a highly cost effective and constructive way to transform the birthing environment
  4. All furnishings are covered in a fabric specially developed for medical applications, our products meet all health & safety and infection control standards
  5. Disposable covers ensure that infection control standards are easily met and maintained
  6. All seams are fully sealed with waterproof tape and/or high frequency welding to prevent any ingress of fluids or cross infection.
  7. Our products support mothers to freely use the movements and positions that are most beneficial to a natural, active birth

The Active Birth Wedge is Covered in a High Performance Four-Way Stretch Fabric Specially Developed for Medical Applications

Our fabric is  fluid-proof, breathable and latex free, as well as being BS 5852 compliant, easy to clean in situ, and pleasing to the touch.
           
All seams are fully sealed with waterproof sealing tape and/or high frequency welding to prevent any ingress of fluids or cross infection.

The fabric is:

  • Anti-bacterial/Anti-fungal: will not support microbial or fungal growth including Salmonella, E Coli and MRSA
  • Waterproof: Water or oil based solutions will not penetrate or absorb into the fabric. Hydrostatic Head BS3424 > 1 metre
  • Breathable: Moisture vapour permeable BS5852
  • Tear Strength: BS4303 Severe Contract Grade
  • Tensile Strength: BS2576 1972 Severe Contract Grade
  • Urea Resistance: BS4324 part 19. No deterioration after 24 hours, 5.5ph, 8.8ph Urea soak
  • Easy to Maintain: Extremely Stain Resistant. Spillages can be easily removed using a damp sponge or cloth and wiping dry.
  • Flame Retardant: BS5852 Crib 5
  • 100% Polyester impregnated and multi-coated with aqueous based microporous polymers   
  • The fabric can be wiped down with alcohol free solutions or wipes, or removed and machine washed up to a temperature 70 degrees centigrade.

The Active Birth Wedge is constructed of a single block of High Resilience Foam (HRF)

HRF is produced by using mixtures of polymeric polyols or special innoculated polyols.

HRF has a less uniform cell structure than standard foam, making it better able to support the human body, and more comfortable for women using the bed.

HFR recovers its original shape twice as quickly as standard foam. It is stable and resistant physically and chemically, including a special resistance to any deformations. HRF is 40% firmer than standard foams with the same density.

Basic advantages of HRF:

  • Long life
  • High resilience and resistance to deformations
  • Optimal, anatomical adjustment to the body position
  • Greater comfort for women

Our High Resilience Foam Meets all 1988 Fire Regulations

The Active Birth Wedge is
available in either Navy or Royal Blue

Please be sure to state your colour choice with your order

As with all of Our Products the Active Birth Wedge
is backed by Our 100% Lifetime Guarantee

   We stand behind every product we manufacture and promise to repair or replace any defective active birth wedge free of cost to the original owner - parts, labour and transport included (does not cover natural wear and tear or accidental damage).

Active Birth Pools Ltd
20 Stanhope Gardens
London N6 5TS

Tel/Fax: 0208 374 6963
orders@activebirthpools.com