Birthing balls?

allypat · February 2015

Have any of you used a birthing ball? Pros vs cons please! Thanks

foxslaw · February 2015

Got one today. Never looked back.

Ceefome · February 2015

I've used one for this pregnancy and my last two. With #2, I labored on one in the hospital.

maryxc1 · February 2015

I used one a little bit when laboring with DS. It was okay for a change of position, but not as fabulous as I was hoping.

ConstanceGoodspeed · February 2015

I use my exercise ball. It helps keep my lower back and hips loose. I use it for various stretches, basically modified versions of what I do when not pregnant.

Interestingly, I did not like it in labor. I did like swaying and rocking on all fours, for which the ball exercises helped prepare me. So, I liked it more for pregnancy and less for labor.

katiebranz · February 2015

Is I blow ours up, do you think it can help with the sharp, Charlie horse like cramps in my hips? (Thinking it's my IT band...)

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Eta: I hate our yoga ball, as we have no where to store it while inflated. I don't wanna get it out unless it has a purpose.

sunshine525 · February 2015

I love sitting on mine! It takes a lot of pressure off "down there." Haha!

JessicaH1020 · February 2015

I have an exercise ball that I bounce on which I love. Before Little Man dropped, I would bounce on it as a way to get him out of my ribs and some temporary relief before bed. Now I'm bouncing on it to open up my hips and make for a (hopefully) smooth delivery.

prettieinpink87 · February 2015

I love love love mine. With my second pregnancy I took it to the hospital and sat on it for two hours (only 4 our labor). I was induced and they didn't let me walk around but I could sit on that. It was amazing. Using now to help this baby drop and get into position:)

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