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birthing pool

British  

noun

  1. a large bath in which a woman can give birth

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But with a half-decorated flat in disarray, a birthing pool to figure out, and unexpected visitors, things do not go according to the birth plan.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2024

Jocelyn, from Cardiff, said she gave birth to her second child on 6 October in a birthing pool at home.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2022

She was literally born in water, her mother using a birthing pool.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2021

In theory everyone wants a low-lit birthing pool.

From The Guardian • Sep. 13, 2018

I have a great memory of sitting in a birthing pool with Neil, farting.

From The Guardian • Mar. 18, 2013