Some midwives or labor support doulas even rent them themselves. Make sure everything is clean and sterilized. It is recommended by some to purchase two hoses, each in a different color, one for filling and one for emptying the tub. One new hot water hose will be sufficient if you are not going to be filling and draining the tub throughout the labor. If you need to take some water out, get a clean bucket or two and manually remove the water and replace through the hose.
Buckets are also great for the caregivers to sit on outside the tub.
Everyone must drink fluids consistently throughout the labor and birth, especially the mother. Make sure there are sugars or glucose in theespecially the mother. Make sure there are sugars or glucose in the fluids. Dilute juice with water. Dilute with water.