birthing pool
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Becky had used a birthing pool for her labour and was delighted at the arrival of her daughter.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2022
Kayleigh had planned a water birth - but when she was in labour, in a birthing pool, she was in a lot of pain.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2021
She was literally born in water, her mother using a birthing pool.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2021
The then Duchess of York ended up rejecting the birthing pool, the candles and the soothing playlist in favour of having the home secretary present.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 18, 2019
Last night, a woman had her baby so quickly they didn't have time to fill her birthing pool all the way.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 14, 2013
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