Hire Essential Birthing & Parenting Equipment

Practical, accessible support to make pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood easier. Safe, dignified, and grounded in real family needs.

Why Hire From B3

At B3, we believe hiring essential equipment should be simple, fair, and stress-free. All items are carefully maintained and selected to support you and your baby.

Birthing pool hire

- Birthing pool
- Brand-new liner
- Inflation pump
- Water pump
- Filling hose
- Thermometer

What’s Included:

Refundable deposit

Cleaned, checked, and ready for safe home use.

Hire Period

Total due at booking

Supports comfort and pain relief during labour at home.

TENS Machine Hire

- TENS machine
- Brand-new electrode pads
- Brand-new cables
- Power adapter
- User guide
- Carry case

What’s Included:

Refundable deposit

Clear instructions included

Hire Period

Total due at booking

Drug-free pain relief for early labour at home or in hospital.

Hospital-Grade Breast Pump Hire

- Spectra S1 breast pump
- Brand-new shields
- Brand-new bottles & accessories
- Hoses 
- Power adapter
- Cleaning brush

What’s Included:

Refundable deposit

Powerful, quiet, and easy to use.

Hire Period

Total due at booking

Supports feeding, milk supply, and expressing at home.

How It Works

Collect and return items at Beehive Resource Centre, Grays

Confirm booking by paying deposit

Include the item(s) you want, start date, and (if hiring a pool) estimated due date

Send an email to
Gina@b3-community.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I hire?

We currently offer hire of essential perinatal equipment, including:
  • Birthing pool (home birth suitable)
  • TENS machine
  • Spectra S1 hospital-grade breast pump

Each item is hired separately and includes the essential accessories needed for use.

How much does each item cost?

Hire costs vary by item and hire period:

Birthing Pool
  • 5 weeks: £260 hire fee
  • 8 weeks: £280 hire fee
  • £100 returned on safe return

TENS Machine
  • 6 weeks: £30 hire fee
  • No deposit

Breast Pump (Spectra S1)
  • 4 weeks: £135 hire fee
  • 8 weeks: £190 hire fee
  • £50 returned on safe return

Full pricing details are provided when booking.

What is included in the hire?

Each hire includes the main equipment and essential accessories required for safe use. Details vary by item and will be confirmed at booking.

How do deposits work?

Deposits are required to confirm your booking. A portion may be refundable once equipment is returned on time and in good condition. Refundable amounts are returned after inspection.

Collection & return instructions

All equipment must be collected from and returned to Beehive Resource Centre, Grays, Essex. Birthing pools must be returned within 48 hours of the hire period ending.

Cleaning requirements

Equipment must be returned clean and ready for inspection. Birthing pools returned unclean will incur a £30 cleaning fee.

Late Returns / Cancellation Policy

Late returns for birthing pools are charged at £20 per day. Deposits include a non-refundable portion and are not returned if a booking is cancelled after payment.

What information do I need to book?

To request equipment hire, email gina@b3-community.com with:

  • The item you would like to hire
  • Your preferred start date
  • Your estimated due date (for birthing pool hire)

Bookings are confirmed once the deposit is received.

Ready to hire your equipment?

Final pricing, deposits, and hire terms will be confirmed when you book. If you’re unsure which item is right for you, email us, and well be we’re happy to help.

Have questions or want to confirm your booking? Get in touch with us today. We’ll make it easy.

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