Home water birth - rent or buy tub?

jhunter89 · July 2013

Hi Ladies! I'm on my second go around, first was an awesome birth center water birth and I'm thinking I want to be at home this time, still need to get DH off the fence. Anyway, I'm looking into different options for labor tubs and was wondering if anyone has any insight.

Looks like I can rent a tub for 30 days from a local doula. It's an AquaDoula with the heater, liner, thermometer and all that jazz for $200

Or, I could buy a LaBassine from yourwaterbirth.com with a pump, hose etc. (The basics) for the same price. Would need to buy a liner.

We are thinking of having one more after this, and so far have had awesome low risk pregnancies so if we were to buy, it could potentially be used twice.

What do you think? Also, any tips for getting DH off the fence would be great! He's worried since we're renting a townhouse that there might be stains or the neighbors would freak.

MariaKeegs · July 2013

I am getting ready to use mine a third time. Just buy a new liner and the tub is good to go!

barnwife · July 2013

We bought the kiddie fish pool that's often recommended on here. It was about $30. We already had a pump.

It was more than spacious enough for me. I'm looking forward to using it again in Sept.

LaurelBee · July 2013

I would buy!

kali55 · July 2013

If it's the same price, I would just buy it.

Haley.Beth · July 2013

I didn't get to use it because my birth was too fast, but I bought and tested the deep kiddie pool. It was really nice, especially for being only $30! Dh and I both fit very well in it, and it was plenty deep enough for me (I'm 5'10"). I would definitely recommend it!

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tantdylf · July 2013

We rented a tub.

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