Sometimes babies have their own timeline. If labor suddenly moves faster than expected, what happens if your baby arrives before your midwife? Learn why trusting your body matters, what your partner should know, and how having a simple backup plan can help you feel prepared—not afraid.

Baby is here… but now there’s a giant pool of water sitting in your living room. 😂 Learn how to drain, clean, dry and store your birth pool, what supplies should be discarded, when a pool can be reused—and the adorable way you can give it a second life as a backyard splash pool.

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.

Can you use your bathtub for water labor, or is a birth pool better? Compare water depth, space, comfort, positioning and other important differences when preparing for a waterbirth.

Wondering how to position yourself in a birth pool? Explore seven waterbirth positions that allow you to move, rest and follow your body's instincts throughout labor.