Yoga Ball

I've had one during my pregnancy and felt it really helped with hip mobility and pain, I'm 40weeks atm. Hoping it helps in early labour phase too

It didn't help me go into labour last time; I was induced and baby's head wasn't in the right position. I have still used it 2nd time round because I find it comfortable to sit on and the exercises help to relieve pressure. I'm 40+5 and still no sign of baby but been on my ball today because it's comfortable and is a more favourable position for getting baby into place so in my view, it can't hurt!!

There’s no evidence that a birthing ball alone induces labour. But, when I used it during my first pregnancy after my waters broke, I was advised to rotate my hips on it in circles to bring on contractions more regularly & the birthing ball reduced pain too 😌 To be honest, walking & generally staying active is best anyway during labour 🫶🏻

It’s helped me no end with pain, some of the exercises like pelvic tilts I can feel a difference with baby going lower too. But doesn’t mean they stay there! 😂

Yoga/birthing balls are great for the whole of pregnancy. They help get baby in a good position, hips and back pain, sometimes can be comfier to just sit on and can help during labour. I started using mine at about 26 weeks with my first baby and been using it since about 25 weeks with my 2nd baby now. Im 37 weeks today x

I didn’t find it useful. It’s just sitting there taking up space now. I used it to stretch my back at the beginning, but that’s about it

I dunno about going into labour but mine has been a god send! I find it so uncomfortable to sit on the sofa now and I’m 38 weeks. I sit on it everyday and it helps with the pain

Definitely! I went to an active birth workshop where we practiced exercises on the ball and prepared our own ‘labour hopscotch’ for remaining active during labour and helping to position baby in the pelvis. It’s been a life saver!