Exercise ball

35+3 and I finally caved and got a exercise ball. All I have to say is that I should’ve gotten this thing sooner 😩😂 Told my boyfriend he can have the bed and I’ll just keep the ball 🤣

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I’ve been chilling on mine for an hour now 😂 it’s a complete game changer

I got mine too it’s great

How do you all use it? I’ve had one for ages and used it for many things, including as a seat at my desk because it’s more comfortable than a chair, but for pregnancy I found it pretty useless. My doula just showed me how to do hip circles on it but that’s about it. How do you all use it?

I do gentle bouncing, hip circles in both directions, slight rocking/rolling forwards and backwards, and get on my knees and get in a child’s pose with my hands on top of the ball for a good stretch

I don't have one, but I sit at one at work. I never had a lot of pelvic pressure or back discomfort, but the little I had has improved so much. My posture as well

The birth ball is a game changer. I have been using it since 25 weeks and it really helps with most ailments.

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