We used this pool as a birth pool for our last homebirth, and it was fabulous. It was the perfect size, it was sturdy, very comfortable, and an awesome depth. My favorite part about it was that I could comfortably hang over the side of the pool without it buckling. It allowed me to get into a semi-squated position to push. One thing I would highly advise, though, is to be sure and line it with a shower curtain or some sort of thick plastic before filling it. It was a pain in the rear end to clean it out (of course, DH had to do it while I recouped, but it still was horrendous).
Awesome option for a birth pool at a cheap cost! I highly recommend it to any homebirthing mamas!