How Do You Find A Birthing Ball?
A birthing ball is a physical therapy exercise ball or a Pilate’s ball. In pregnancy, a birthing ball can help a woman prepare for labor. In labor it can be used to help with contractions and deal with painful back labor. If you want to use a birthing ball, you may be wondering where to get one. Measure your height before purchasing a ball. You should be able to sit on the ball with your feet in front of you at a 90 degree angle. If you’re less than 5 feet, 2 inches, you should use a 55 cm ball. If you’re over 5 feet, 7 inches tall, you may be more comfortable on 75 cm ball. The majority of women will find a 65 cm ball to be perfect. Check with your birthing facility. Many birthing facilities now offer birthing balls in their labor and delivery suites. Talk to your childbirth educator or doula. Many doulas and childbirth educators sell birthing balls for what it cost them. If they don’t sell them, they probably know where you can get one for cheap. Click on websites for birthing such a
