Birth/Gym Ball...

[kazlin]

What exactly do they help with? Is it to shift baby further down more quickly? I just like the idea of bouncing on one...haven't had a good bounce in months sorry couldn't resist

 

[Sherlock]

This site explains it

I've been told they are great for encouraging LO to get into a good birthing position and to help strengthen me for labour.

 

[paradysso]

if my back is hurting from where my slipped disk plays up, and i sit on ball, it does seem to ease it.

but there good for persuading baby to drop down a bit more.

 

[kazlin]

Thanks Sherlock

Oh and Paradysso, I slipped a disc about four years ago in my back, painful stuff eh?

 

[kalia]

Hmmmm. I don't know the official medical lines properly. But it's really comfy to sit on and it's great fun bouncing!! I have to hook my feet under the sofa so I don't fly off at unexpected angles because of my rather enthusiastic bouncing

 

[paradysso]

Oh and Paradysso, I slipped a disc about four years ago in my back, painful stuff eh?

yeah telling me, it hurts soooo much does your feel worse when weather is cold?

how did you do yours?

 

[Babylicious]

My birth ball has really eased my SPD too