One of the most common waterbirth questions is also one of the most embarrassing: what happens if you poop in the birth pool? Spoiler alert—it happens, your birth team has seen it before, and there’s a reason your birth kit includes that little debris net.

You’ve probably seen that recognizable blue birth pool in homebirth photos—but what makes Birth Pool in a Box so popular? From the cushioned floor and built-in seat to reinforced handles, thoughtful sizing and fitted liners, discover why this pool was designed specifically with mothers, midwives and waterbirth in mind.

“But won’t the baby breathe underwater?” It’s one of the most common questions about waterbirth. The answer lies in the incredible way a newborn transitions from receiving oxygen through the placenta to taking that very first breath.

You don’t have to give birth underwater to benefit from a birth pool. Laboring in water and having a waterbirth are two different things—and knowing the difference gives you more options for comfort, movement, and your birth experience.

Is waterbirth dangerous? Will the baby breathe underwater? We've heard every waterbirth myth out there — and we're setting the record straight once and for all.