Birthing Ball?

[{sarah}]

Is it just the same as a normal exercise ball or something special?

[feeb]

All the same as long as it is one that it antiburst and the 65cm ones are usually best as they take higher weight and pressure.

[{sarah}]

Really, 65cm? I thought that must've been something to do with your height! I'd hate to get a big one & my feet not being able to touch the ground ROFL!

Oh & thank you

[Antheia]

I'm only 5'2 and the 65cm one was perfect for me. A great tool that everyone should use in labour!

[{sarah}]

Cool thanks Antheia, we're about the same height so that's great to know

[feeb]

They are great and all woman should use them in labour as bonus is u can bounce on them and push pressure into them which is why antiburst and size is best!

As you would hate for it to pop and you to hit floor, most antiburst cost around $45 up, most hospitals have a supply thought

[cindyb]

OMG... I could not have got through my labours at all without the ball, i had one at home which i bounced on through my early labour and again was on one in the shower at the hospital and #2s labour she was posterior and i had loads of back pain and i found it great to lean on! I managed to get through both realatively fast and without pain relief which was fantastic! I actually sat on nothing other than the fit ball from about 36 weeks (hoping it would put bubs in good position!)

Godo luck, i hope you have the same experience