Do You Bounce On A Birthing Ball
Although some women might go into labor while sitting rotating or bouncing on a birthing ball there s no evidence to suggest that these balls can induce labor or break your water.
Do you bounce on a birthing ball. However just so we re clear bouncing like a crazy person won t make your baby come out faster and you could also possibly hurt yourself. Use a spotter or a sturdy piece of furniture to hold onto if you need additional support for balancing. Bouncing is not the only thing you can do a birth ball. Use your birth ball to exercise and get back in shape.
Hold your baby in your his favorite position and gently bounce on the ball. Gently bounce up and down allowing your hands to rest on the sides of your belly or on the tops of your thighs. You can sit on it with your legs apart and back styraight to align your spine and use it as a surface to sit on instead of slouching on sofas. Sit on the birthing ball keeping your knees level with your hips.
And while your birthing ball may not expedite things the home stretch of your pregnancy is still an ideal time to use it particularly if you intend on using it during labor. Or you can even put the baby on the ball stomach down and gently bounce. It will keep your posture straight. You can do wide circles while sat on it to open up the pelvis gently.
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