March 2013 Moms

Birthing Ball to help things along

Due Wednesday and doctor said I was only 50 effaced/0 dilation today. I want to get things rolling so I broke out the exercise birthing ball. No pun intended. Has this method worked for anyone?

Re: Birthing Ball to help things along

  • I am also due Wednesday and for the last 2 weeks I have been bouncing, doing hip rotations, and moving all around on that thing, and I am still here and pregnant. My baby has dropped a bit, so that may have helped it, but as far as dilation goes....I am s
    Me: 30 | DH:34
    Married: 08/04/12
    DD: 6 years | Born: 03/28/13
    DS: 1 Year I Born 10/15/17

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  • I say...why not? Even if you think in your mind that its working go for it! I've been bouncing around on my ball for a week, and there were only slight changes at my appt. yesterday I'm 2 days overdue. I will keep bouncing anything to avoid my induction o
  • Certainly can't hurt!  I've been bouncing and rolling on mine every night this week  You can also try long walks, sex and nipple stimulation.  
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