Frequently Asked Questions
- I'm not in Humboldt County, how can I rent a tub?
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Contact Aquadoula, or Waterbirth International. They both have a mail order service.
- Are there any deposits, late fees or time limits?
- I do require a deposit, but there are no late fees or time limits.
- What if I go early/overdue?
- It doesn't matter. There will still be a tub available for you. Feel free to pass along an update if you go really late. Calling heavily pregnant women and saying, "Haven't you had that baby YET?" is not my scene.
- How soon should I make a reservation?
- A month or three in advance.
- What do I need to have for a home birth?
- A Garden Hose for Draining (used is fine)
Cash for the rental fee (sorry no checks)
- What do I need to have for a hospital birth?
- Cash for the rental fee (sorry no checks)
- The hospital requires certain blood tests, that you meet their health criteria, and that you have attended one of Mad River's Waterbirth Orientations where these requirements are discussed. The orientations are held once a month at Mad River Community Hospital's Birth Center. For more information about the Orientation click here or call (707) 826-8244.
- How long does the tub take to fill?
- At home, about 1.5 hours, on average. At the hospital, about 40 minutes.