Birth Pool & Labour Comfort Rentals in Nelson, BC
The right tools can change the way you experience labour - and you deserve access to all of them.
Whether you're planning a home birth, a hospital birth at Kootenay Lake Hospital, or preparing your space anywhere across the West Kootenays, the comfort tools you bring into your birth space matter. From the warmth of a birth pool to the targeted relief of a TENS machine, these are practical, evidence-based tools that help you move through labour with more ease, more confidence, and more options.
All rentals are available for pickup in Nelson, BC or delivery within 50km for a small fee. Equipment pickup is available to families across the West Kootenays — including Castlegar, Trail, Rossland, Salmo, Kaslo, Nakusp, and surrounding communities.
White Birth Pool Rental
A calming, beautiful birth space — set up and ready when you are.
Warm water helps your body relax, eases tension between contractions, and gives you the freedom to move and find positions that feel right. Many birthing people describe getting into the water as a turning point — the moment everything slowed down, softened, and felt more manageable.
Why White?
Because Your Birth Space Matters
Most inflatable birth pools are blue — and while they get the job done, they cast a blue-toned reflection on your skin, the water, and your baby. If you're investing in birth photography or simply want a space that feels calm, warm, and intentional, that colour shift matters more than you'd think.
White birth pools create a serene aesthetic that complements your birth space rather than competing with it. The white surface reflects natural light softly, producing warm, true-to-life tones — which means gorgeous photos and a more peaceful visual environment for you, your partner, and your baby.
If you're planning to have a birth photographer capture your story (hi, I do that too 👋), a white pool makes a real difference in the quality and warmth of those images.
Benefits of Water
More Comfort. More Movement. More Space. 🌊
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Warm water immersion has been shown to reduce the perception of pain during active labour, often delaying or avoiding the need for pharmaceutical interventions.
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Buoyancy makes it easier to shift positions, rock, sway, and find what feels good — without fighting gravity. Movement is key in helping baby to descent through the pelvis in labour.
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The water creates a gentle boundary around your space. Many birthing people feel more calm, more focused, and more in control once they're in the pool.
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A water birth can offer your baby a safe, gentler arrival — from warm water, into warm water.
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Paired with low lighting, soft music, and your birth team around you, a white birth pool helps create the kind of birth environment you'll want to remember.
Birth Pool Rental Packages
Not sure how much gear you'll need?
The Essential Package covers your bases if you already have some supplies on hand, and The Complete Package gives you everything for a smooth, stress-free setup and take-down from start to finish. Both include a beautiful white inflatable birth pool designed for labour and birth.
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For those who have some of the extras covered and just need the essentials.
This package includes:
Instruction materials for set-up + take-down
Inflatable white birth pool
Fast inflation + deflation air pump (inflates in 6 minutes!)
Clean water hose (for filling)
Water tap adapters
One-time use disposable pool liner
One-time use debris net
Emergency pool patch kit
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Everything you need for an easy, seamless birth pool setup — nothing left to figure out on your big day.
This package includes everything in the Basic Package, plus:
Quiet submersible water pump (for emptying)
Dirty water hose (for emptying)
Easy clean-up kit
Protective floor cover
Handheld mirror
Collapsible bucket
Water scoop/strainer
Twinkle lights
Birth Pool — Good to Know
It's not just for home births. If you're under midwifery care, you may be able to bring a birth pool to Kootenay Lake Hospital for labouring or a water birth. Chat with your midwife about their policies and what's possible — then let's make it happen.
Every pool is cleaned and sanitized after each use with hospital-grade cleaning supplies. A fresh, single-use hygienic liner and debris net are included with every rental.
Have a birth photographer? A white pool photographs beautifully — no blue cast, no colour correction needed. Whether you're booking birth photography with me or someone else, this is one of those details that makes a noticeable difference.
More Labour Comfort Measures
Building your birth toolkit? These comfort tools pair well with a birth pool rental, or can be rented on their own. Discounts on rentals are available for in-person Birth Support Clients.
TENS Machine — $80
A drug-free pain management tool that uses gentle electrical pulses to ease discomfort during early and active labour. Many families find it especially helpful for managing contractions at home before heading to the hospital. Rentals start at 37 weeks, through birth.
Birth & Peanut Ball Set — $50
Two essential positioning tools in one rental. The birth ball supports movement, pelvic opening, and upright positioning during labour, while the peanut ball is used between your knees while side-lying to create space in the pelvis - especially helpful during longer labours or with an epidural. Both are useful throughout pregnancy, active labour, and early postpartum recovery. Rentals start at 37 weeks, through birth.
The Birth Sling - $80
Created by osteopath and birth worker Dr. Jess Michaels, The Birth Sling supports upright and active labour positions no matter where you choose to birth. It helps you sway, squat, lean, and rest between contractions - keeping you mobile and supported whether you're labouring over a bed, beside a birth pool, or on your own. Many families find it eases pelvic pressure, encourages baby's positioning, and gives birth partners a break from physically holding you up. Rentals start at 37 weeks, through birth.
What to Expect When You Book
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Let me know what you're interested in and I'll check availability for your estimated due date. You'll hear back from me within 1–3 business days to confirm your rental availability and next steps.
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Once we’ve confirmed availability, a rental agreement and a deposit invoice will be emailed to you. Once those are taken care of (50% deposit to hold your spot, remaining 50% due by 36 weeks), you're all set. One less thing on your plate.
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In the weeks leading up to your estimated due date, you'll get digital resources to help you feel prepped and ready - setup walkthroughs, tips for getting the most out of your rental, and scheduling for delivery or local pickup in Nelson, BC.
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Delivered right to you in Nelson, or available for pickup or special delivery (for an additional delivery fee) if you're located elsewhere in the West Kootenays.
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Everything comes with clear instructions so you and your birth partner can get set up without the stress. Most items are ready to use right out of the kit. If you have any questions, we’re here to help 📱
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After baby is here and you've had time to settle in, just reach out and we'll arrange pickup or you can drop off your rental in Nelson. No rush!
