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Texas4Good
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Birthing Ball
Anyone get one of these to use on the day of their labor/birth?
Does anyone know where this can be purchased?
DH thinks I should get one, anyone have feedback on the use and was it worth the investment?
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Posted 11/15/05 4:14 PM  |
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monkeybride
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Re: Birthing Ball
All it is a stability ball. Honestly it depends how long you plan to try to go without an epidural. I went all natural and used it a ton but probably not until 4-5 cm. My hospital provided it though.
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| Posted 11/15/05 4:30 PM |
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AndreaLMT
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Re: Birthing Ball
I just have a large stability ball. You can get them wherever they have fitness equipment, or simply just order one online (just make sure the size is right).
I use mine already- I sit on it & rotate my hips to start getting them ready, I feel it helps keep me open & flexible for the "Big Day". We will also bring it to the hospital.
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| Posted 11/15/05 4:33 PM |
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Texas4Good
My Boys
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Re: Birthing Ball
Posted by AndreaLMT
I just have a large stability ball. You can get them wherever they have fitness equipment, or simply just order one online (just make sure the size is right).
I use mine already- I sit on it & rotate my hips to start getting them ready, I feel it helps keep me open & flexible for the "Big Day". We will also bring it to the hospital.
WHAT IS THE RIGHT SIZE??
I see Target carries them, they say 55 cm. Is that the right size? How much weight does these things hold?
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| Posted 11/15/05 5:07 PM |
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colesmom
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Re: Birthing Ball
It goes more by height than weight. It should have a height chart on the box. I didn't use it during labor, but found it very helpful towards the end of my pregnancy like Andrea mentioned, and I used it alot PP when i was sore.
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| Posted 11/15/05 5:39 PM |
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steph4777
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Re: Birthing Ball
I used it at home before I went to the hospital. It was really soothing when I had contractions. I also used it after giving birth bc I had an episiotomy and it was comfortable to sit on.
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| Posted 11/15/05 6:00 PM |
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Corinne
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Re: Birthing Ball
what does the birthing ball look like? is it similar to the ball they use at the gym for crunches?
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| Posted 11/15/05 8:31 PM |
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AndreaLMT
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Re: Birthing Ball
Posted by Corinne
what does the birthing ball look like? is it similar to the ball they use at the gym for crunches?
Yes.
Here's a pic...
stability ball
Here's another site where you can buy them, they even have a DVD for pregnancy & using the ball.
link
Now I'm getting carried away ( ), here is some info on the benefits of using the ball...
birthing ball
Message edited 11/15/2005 9:12:46 PM.
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| Posted 11/15/05 9:02 PM |
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