Pregnancy & Birth Equipment
Over my 35 years’ experience as a midwife I have learnt which pieces of pregnancy and birthing equipment are really useful. Here are some of the recommended products that I use and love.
Resources Page
Here you will find information about additional recourse’s which may be helpful for you. Please get in touch if you would like further information about anything listed.
TENS MachineA portable, non-invasive battery-operated pain relief device. For hygiene reasons, you will just need to purchase your own electrode pads.
Peanut Birth BallThe peanut ball gives a more controlled, multi-directional movement, and with this, increased stability and balance. I have found this to be especially useful for women wanting to use side-lying positions during labour and birth.
Birth Pool in a BoxProfessional grade, size mini or regular.
Evidence shows that the use of water naturally relieves labour pain and encourages mobility.
Comes with inflator pump, underwater pump, hose pipe and tap connector. You will just need to buy a liner, which I can provide.
Birth-ease Birth BallFor use during pregnancy and labour, use this ball for comfort, exercise, or for an active birth. Benefits include relief from pregnancy/labour discomfort and may help labour progress.
Holo - the lilo with a hole!The holo is an inflatable airbed with a hole in the middle, developed for use in pregnancy to enable women to lie on their tummies. Great for holidays or having a back massage!
La Bassine Birth PoolProfessional grade, size standard.
Evidence shows that the use of water naturally relieves labour pain and encourages mobility.
Comes with inflator pump, underwater pump, hose pipe and tap connector. You will just need to buy a liner, which I can provide.
Equipment Lending Library
All of the equipment above can be loaned to any midwifery client free of charge with an agreed time for you to keep them.
These should be returned promptly and in clean working condition, otherwise, I will regretfully need to charge full replacement costs.
Books & DVDs
Available to loan free of charge for anyone participating in a workshop, course or service, the constantly-expanding My Calm Birth library has books and DVDs on the different methods of birth, parenting, breastfeeding, baby development and more.
Here are some of my favourite books…
