If you're having a home birth, you can get in the pool whenever you want. Early contractions can last for many hours, and you may have back ache, too. Warm water can help to soothe your back and relax you.
It may also help you to save energy for the hours ahead. If your contractions slow down and get less intense, you could get out of the pool for a while and rest until active labour starts .
Just remember that if you want to use the pool right from the start of your labour, the water may need to be changed later. Birthing pools should be emptied, disinfected and refilled every 24 hours.
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