·                    Birth    36c – 37c

• Dilation 4-5cms on entering pool
  

• Intermittent monitoring
  

• Room Temperature
  

·        Comfortable, not overheated, while mother in pool

·        Very warm in third stage, after she leaves pool

• Good ventilation
  

• Plenty of drinking water for everyone
  

• Comfortable area next to pool – mat, birth ball, stool, etc
  

• Safety – non-slip surface