I keep telling this bub s/he needs to slip out in the bath. The problem being, it's really shallow. My fear would be bub lifting out of the water when pushing, then dunking them back in again. Also, there's the whale factor to consider There will come a time I'm not going to be able to maneuver. Lying on my back in labour is the worst. I hope a bigger pool is better for moving and keeping back and front warm at the same time. Mind you, I didn't use a birth pool last time. I spent most my time in the shower or on the loo. I may prefer that again this time.