Made by Hand to Order in England, Built to Last for Decades and Guaranteed for Life
Unrivalled experience
Since 1987, we have focused exclusively on designing professional water birth pools for hospitals, birth centres and maternity units.
Trusted by maternity units worldwide
With thousands of pools installed, Active Birth Pools are chosen by hospitals that prioritise safety, value and performance.
Designed for better births
Generous depth, supportive contours and award-winning ergonomics help mothers relax, move freely, feel secure and have a better experience of labour and birth.
Built for the realities of clinical care
Shaped by the needs of mothers and midwives, offering easier entry, better access, secure support and practical emergency evacuation.
Safer and more comfortable for midwives
Extra-wide rims allow midwives to sit close, work comfortably and reduce the risk of strain and injury.
Crafted from Ficore® composite
Our unique highly specialised material gives our pools exceptional strength, hygiene, warmth, durability and overall quality.
“I’ve used Active Birth Pools for over 25 years.
They’re really beautiful, technically perfect and exceptionally easy to use.”
Dr Lucia Rocca-Ihenacho PhD, MSc, RM – Lecturer in Midwifery
Design MasterPrize Award – Winner!
“The Active Birth Pool is a sophisticated solution tailored for modern healthcare facilities”.
Improving Birth Pool Design
“Break-through revolution in ergonomic design makes water birth pools safer and easier to use”
Winner – Building Better Healthcare Awards
“The pinnacle of water birth pool development – an incomparable combination of design, materials and manufacturing”
Winner – European Design Awards
“A solution that offers superior functionality, safety and comfort while addressing the needs of midwives and mothers”
“The best pools for the Birth Olympics hands down! I’ve both delivered and caught babies in your pool. They’re comfortable, provide stability, are simple to clean and midwife and dad friendly. Just a dream all the way around.”
Alicia Witt Director BirthPros.com, CEO at ArizonaMidwife.com
“The pools have been a great success and excellent investment. Active Birth Pools have provided a seamless experience from the start. They delivered on time and have been there with support and advice every step of the way.
Sarah Mitchell – Capital Projects Administrator
“Not only are they gloriously spacious and inviting, they are made to the highest specifications and considerations to maximise comfort and safety. In short, they are second to none!”
Sheena Byrom OBE Midwife
“Brilliant, like the wide rims so mums can sit on the side and swivel their legs round to get in and out, much safer. And, you can get your legs under the rim, so much more comfortable for midwives ”
Arlene Bentley – NHS Midwife
