Birthing Ball

[MrsW84]

Hi All

can anyone recommend a good birthing ball?
my dh bought me a gym one but its so small and flimsy i wouldnt feel comfortable sitting on it!
i want one of those super thick ones?!!
any ideas?
x

 

[dyscochick]

can i tab into this thread and ask if there is a difference between a gym ball and a birthing ball? I sit on a gym ball at work and my one seems quite robust but are birthing balls bigger generally? sorry if i'm being dim, maybe this should be in a silly questions thread! x

 

[Jessywoohoo]

I bought a good one from Argos it was about 6.99 and pumps up quite
Big and feels sturdy when sitting on it xx

 

[frankie247]

I got one from Argos. It's great - feels really sturdy and it's not too small either. It was only £6.99 and came with a foot pump. Would highly recommend it, I spend loads of time on mine. This is the one:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...124/c_3/3|cat_29022124|Gym+balls|23846066.htm

 

[Mrsstuart01]

Boots do one and advise on sizes. Apparently the birthing balls are weighted differently from gym balls so you need one of them xx

 

[Jessywoohoo]

Frankie that's the one I have. I think it's brill! X

 

[Em91]

Sorry to hijack but is there a good time to get a birthing ball? when did you ladies get yours? Is there any benifit at 28wks or is it only useful closer to labour?

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[frankie247]

I had mine from 20 weeks as I've got a sore back/hips and it helps with the pain

 

[Mrsstuart01]

Sorry to hijack but is there a good time to get a birthing ball? when did you ladies get yours? Is there any benifit at 28wks or is it only useful closer to labour?

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I also got mine early as I had lower back issues and it really helps to exercise on it xx

 

[Em91]

ordered one, thanks

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[CARNAT22]

Someone has ordered me one of these?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fitness-Pil...5V3G/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1342615030&sr=8-6

Will it be OK for the time being? (I am having some neck pain)

Or shall I just invest in a proper birthing ball?

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[mrswoody]

Another hyjack... But why do you need a birthing ball, what are the benefits? I think I'm being silly here lll x

 

[MrsW84]

That ball looks ok u would just say that the birthing ones are much thicker and feel stronger in my experience
Mine is 75 cm but I am 5"10 so need a big one!
They are fab I bounce away when my back ad ribs are hurting (baby is kicking my ribs and has trapped a nerve!)
Mine came with a booklet on exercise to do during pregnancy during labour and afterwards!
Highly recommend natural birthing something the ball is called
Xx

 

[coco_cukoo]

I use my gym ball about 2-3 hours a day and in 2 weeks baby has engaged 2/5ths more look in tri 3 section for a recent thread on birthing balls xx

 

[Amyrose]

I sit on mine as it's more comfy then the chair it couch at times. I use a gym ball I don't see much difference only in price x

 

[mrz85]

i got the davina one from argos x

 

[leesey]

Bargain from Tesco Direct, £2.98 and free delivery into your local store:

http://www.tesco.com/direct/one-body-65cm-gym-ball/100-2216.prd?skuId=100-2216&pageLevel=

 

[CARNAT22]

Wow - that is a bargain LOL!

Thanks

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[MaybeImAmazed]

As I understand it, birthing balls are made so that they 'deflate' when punctured rather than pop which is what gym balls can do.