The FP3 is a free standing birth pool which does not include faucets or a filling system.  Customers choose their own filling system, this can be from a simple mixer faucet from a panel in the wall behind the tub or a freestanding floor pedestal faucet.  Some hospitals have installed programmable mixing valves so they can fill the pool to the correct temperature and depth automatically.  The choice is the customers. 

Please look at our gallery for some ideas

For the dimensions of the FP3 pool please see our data sheet.  Note that the pool is an oval shape.

The FP3 Labor & Birth Pool is available in two variants:  with an overflow and without.  Both variants come with a drain assembly to connect into your waste plumbing.  Each pool also comes with 100 single-use plugs.  We also offer an external step to aid entry and exit of the pool, which may be an optional extra, depending on your country/market.

Customers in the USA can order online here. Customers outside the USA. Please make a request via our contact form or to your local distributor. 

No it does not. We have prioritized infection risk management and seek to minimise structure inside the drain and surfaces that are difficult to decontaminate.

Single use stoppers are used for each use/birth and then disposed of in your clinical waste.  The reason for this is for superior infection control and also quicker changeover between uses.  The stopper/plug has a 36” (900mm) chain which can be attached to a hook on the wall behind the tub or on the back of the tub.  You can pull the stopper without putting your hand in the water and straining your back. 

We looked at all the options for drains and how they empty and each one had different concerns regarding infection control.  Cables inside the drain can also slow emptying and cause an obstruction. 

We recommend the use of a birthing net rather than a hoist.  Hoists are used infrequently in birth departments and therefore may be slow to use.  A birth net can be slid under the mother and used to lift her (water aids this process) onto a bed or gurney.

Please see our blog on emergency evacuation

The FP3 carries a standard warranty of 10 years from the date of invoice.  The warranty covers defects from manufacturing and of materials.  It does not cover wear and tear from normal use.  The drain-waste-overflow assembly carries a 1 year warranty for manufacturing defects. 

If the surface of the FP3 Lucite acrylic gets scratched, you can simply rub it down and buff it back to its original shine.  Your birth pool will be back in service in no time. 

Lead time from receipt of order and initial payment is 45 days in the USA. We do hold inventory in the USA and an earlier delivery may be possible by prior arrangement.  Check with us in other markets.

The pools are delivered in a wooden crate with an integrated pallet base with dimensions 78x55x46” (199x140x117cm) and weighing 450lbs (204kg).  Disposal of the crate after delivery is the responsibility of the purchaser.

Delivery on a certain day can not be guaranteed.  The shipping price quoted is for a road trucking delivery to a commercial address unless otherwise stated.  Additional services, for example residential address, timed delivery, gate/tail lift or driver assistance requirements will result in a higher shipping cost.