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Birth Pool Options & Supplies

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Tuff Stuff - $109

110 gallon plastic, oval-shaped pool with rigid sides for support. Available locally at Tractor Supply. 

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La Bassine - $160 + shipping

A high-quality, compact birth pool designed for intimate spaces. Made from eco-friendly vinyl with a transparent base for visibility.

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Passages - $130 + shipping

Inflatable pool designed by a midwife with wide sides for support and clear bottom rings for illumination.

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Amazon Pool - $70

Affordable inflatable round pool with a apadded bottom and handles

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Waterbirth Kit - $55

Required supplies for your waterbirth (or you can purchase a kit designed especially for your pool)

Informative Podcasts & Books

The Homebirth Midwife Podcast: Why Your Midwives Come in Active Labor

A detailed discussion about why it is best for midwives to arrive when you’re in active labor as opposed to earlyl labor

All About Home Birth Midwifery Care

An overview of what home birth midwifery care looks like in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and how it differs from standard obstetric care.

Evidence on Waterbirth

Research-based discussion on the safety, benefits, and considerations of waterbirth 

Evidence on Group B Strep in Pregnancy

Evidence-based information on GBS testing, risks, and options 

The Vitamin K Shot in Newborns

A review of research surrounding the practice of giving Vitamin K to newborns and the risks and realities of the condition called Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding

Inducing Labor with Castor Oil and Dates 

A look at natural methods for induction and the evidence behind them. 

***Talk to me before you take castor oil!!!

The Great Birth Rebellion

An evidence-based podcast that critically examines maternity care practices and provides pregnant and postpartum individuals with the strategies they need to make informed decisions and curate a positive birth experience

The Birth Partner

The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin is a comprehensive, definitive manual designed to guide spouses, partners, doulas, and loved ones through every stage of labor, medical interventions, comfort techniques, and early postpartum care

Childbirth Education

Local classes are somewhat limited and heavily skewed toward medicalized birth. I suggest these virtual classes

Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class
Hearth and Home Midwifery

Your Guide to a Natural & Empowering Childbirth

Built to Birth

a virtual, self-paced childbirth education service founded by Lamaze educator and doula Bridget Teyler that utilizes evidence-based videos, fitness guides, and meditation tracks to alleviate fear and empower expectant parents to achieve a happier, healthier, and more confident birth and postpartum experience.

Doula Links

These doulas are certified and accept Apple Health 

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Sun-A-Do

Support blending traditional indigenous practices and modern techniques, paving the way for empowering birthing experiences.

* Also offers prenatal massage!

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Cheryl Lowe

Tender loving care from pregnancy to postpartum for families on the Olympic Peninsula

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Jeanene Frickel

Nurturing Births Doula Services

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