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birthing ball

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in August 2013 Moms

So I have a ball that I sit on when I'm watching TV, but other than that I'm not really sure what I should be doing with it.  It's probably better than just sitting on the couch, I just feel like I should be doing some other type of exercise.  When I google it there's more information about using it during labor and that "working" with it prior to labor can be helpful.

 

So does anyone else know what I'm supposed to be doing with this thing? 

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  • Mom2bois85Mom2bois85 member
    Bouncing or rocking or just sitting even helps, there are YouTube vids
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    Hip circles have been helping me w/ my hip pain
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  • mommabmbmommabmb member
    I use mine to lean on the wall, or hold it and squat. Sometimes, I just lean on it.... LOL. There was a helpful page in my birthing class booklet that I look at and mirror the pictures in sometimes.... I'm guessing there are better YouTube videos than that, though....
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  • ELauren88ELauren88 member
    Before you decide to take it with you to the hospital, you should ask if they provide one. My hospital provides one in every room, you just have to ask.
     
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    Circles, bouncing, rocking, pelvic tilts and lunges have been helping me. Sit with legs spread and let belly drop forward.
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  • amarissa85amarissa85 member
    I do pelvic circles and small bounces on mine.
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  • lkobriantlkobriant member
    I mostly bounce, hip circles and rocks. I agree with @Ealauren88, before you bring it to the hospital check and see if they are provided
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  • Kelly11235Kelly11235 member
    My hospital has "some" birthing balls, but the instructor for the birth class (an employee of the hospital) suggested bring your own ball from home if you have one.
    She said to just put it in the car, in case you get there and all the hospital balls are in use.  It's better to have it in the trunk or back seat than to have to go all the way back home or not to have one at all.  That sounded like pretty good advice to me.
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  • LokiLahveLokiLahve member
    edited July 2013
    ELauren88 said:

    Before you decide to take it with you to the hospital, you should ask if they provide one. My hospital provides one in every room, you just have to ask.

    My hospital also told me they provide them. I asked if they ever run out and they said yes since they don't have enough for every room. I plan to bring mine in the car and DH can run out to get it if they don't have one available.
    Just something to consider. :)

    ETA: and now I see the post above me says the EXACT same thing.
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  • A37liciaA37licia member
    That, and using it in early labor at home are the main ways to utilize it.
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