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17/06/2014
The advice comes after a baby had to be admitted to intensive care for an infection believed to be linked to the use of the pool.
It is understood that samples taken from the heated birthing pool confirmed the presence of legionella bacteria. This bacteria causes Legionnaires' disease.
Additional tests are now being carried out to see if it is the same strain which has infected the baby.
This is the first reported case of Legionnaires' disease linked to a birthing pool in England, although there have been two cases reported internationally a number of years ago.
Public Health England (PHE) has said the temporary ban is just a precautionary measure.
The majority of birthing pools used at home are filled from domestic hot water systems at the time of labour and these do not pose the same risk as the above and are excluded from the warning. It is thought the risk occurs with heated birthing pools that are filled in advance of labour and where the water temperature is kept constant by a heater and a pump.
It added that the heated pools from the supplier involved in the incident have been recalled.
Professor Nick Phin, PHE's head of Legionnaires' disease, said: "This is an extremely unusual situation, which we are taking very seriously.
"PHE and relevant local authorities are investigating the infection control measures required for this type of birthing pool and local authorities will be working with the small number of companies who supply these heated birthing pools for use at home."
Louise Silverton, director for midwifery at the Royal College of Midwives, also said: "Women planning birth at home using a traditional pool that is filled when the woman is in labour or using a fixed pool in an NHS unit are not affected by this alert and should not be concerned.
"Birthing pools in hospitals are subject to stringent infection control procedures and monitoring. Home birthing pools filled during labour come with disposable liners and are only in place for a relatively short time period, reducing opportunity for bacterial growth.
"Any women with concerns about using home birthing pools should contact their midwife or local maternity unit."
(JP/IT)
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Warning Issued Over Birthing Pool Infection
The NHS in England has issued a warning to women, advising them not to use certain home birthing pools.The advice comes after a baby had to be admitted to intensive care for an infection believed to be linked to the use of the pool.
It is understood that samples taken from the heated birthing pool confirmed the presence of legionella bacteria. This bacteria causes Legionnaires' disease.
Additional tests are now being carried out to see if it is the same strain which has infected the baby.
This is the first reported case of Legionnaires' disease linked to a birthing pool in England, although there have been two cases reported internationally a number of years ago.
Public Health England (PHE) has said the temporary ban is just a precautionary measure.
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The majority of birthing pools used at home are filled from domestic hot water systems at the time of labour and these do not pose the same risk as the above and are excluded from the warning. It is thought the risk occurs with heated birthing pools that are filled in advance of labour and where the water temperature is kept constant by a heater and a pump.
It added that the heated pools from the supplier involved in the incident have been recalled.
Professor Nick Phin, PHE's head of Legionnaires' disease, said: "This is an extremely unusual situation, which we are taking very seriously.
"PHE and relevant local authorities are investigating the infection control measures required for this type of birthing pool and local authorities will be working with the small number of companies who supply these heated birthing pools for use at home."
Louise Silverton, director for midwifery at the Royal College of Midwives, also said: "Women planning birth at home using a traditional pool that is filled when the woman is in labour or using a fixed pool in an NHS unit are not affected by this alert and should not be concerned.
"Birthing pools in hospitals are subject to stringent infection control procedures and monitoring. Home birthing pools filled during labour come with disposable liners and are only in place for a relatively short time period, reducing opportunity for bacterial growth.
"Any women with concerns about using home birthing pools should contact their midwife or local maternity unit."
(JP/IT)
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