Birthing Ball - Page 2

bathbabe · Mar 13th, 2010, 04:01 AM

whens a good time to start using a ball? Sorry to impose on your thread xxx

Mervs Mum · Mar 13th, 2010, 04:15 AM

As soon as possible and certainly from the start of the 3rd tri

LuckySalem · Mar 13th, 2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mervs Mum

My hubby blows mine up himself even though we have a pump....I think it makes him feel more manly....

Your pelvis will be softening so yes you'll feel it when you get off!

That's alright then, was worrying I was doing permanent damage! lol

trashit · Mar 13th, 2010, 08:58 AM

i always sat open legged and bounced on it for as long as i could. used to do it for hours (broken down into 15 mins at a time)

LuckySalem · Mar 13th, 2010, 09:01 AM

Well Ive spent the last week or so bouncing on the ball, I dont know if it's made any difference. I REALLY hope it has. Thing is I spent a couple of hours on it then put it away and bring it back out at night.

Should I/Can I be doing more?

trashit · Mar 13th, 2010, 09:07 AM

im not really sure if they help anything, well i dilated 1cm without realising but that could have been pot luck nothing to do with birthing balls and raspberry tea lol. I bought mine to help me in labour but when it came too it i was in too much bloody pain to get down on a ball

now its deflated and in my cupboard, i hope to never see it again!

Mervs Mum · Mar 13th, 2010, 09:11 AM

Staying active by walking will help. Not slouching when you sit. Taking relaxing baths. Relaxation is as important to help the labour hormones flow as all the bouncing etc. Sex has the same affect. You could try some Evening Primrose Oil too to help soften your cervix.

LuckySalem · Mar 13th, 2010, 09:14 AM

You take the pills? Or is it an oil you rub in? Sorry to sound daft.

Dont get much relaxation what with a 2 year old running around so maybe i'll try to set aside some time to myself each evening when she's in bed.

Mervs Mum · Mar 13th, 2010, 15:25 PM

I've a 16 month old so I know it's not easy to find time. I have a long candle lit bath after she goes to bed every night with some lavender and clary sage oil in it. The EPO should be inserted at bed time to soften the cervix over night.

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trashit Pregnant (Expecting) Join Date: May 2009 Location: YORKSHIREEE :) Posts: 4,745	i always sat open legged and bounced on it for as long as i could. used to do it for hours (broken down into 15 mins at a time)

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Mar 13th, 2010, 09:01 AM	#15
LuckySalem Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wrexham, North Wales Posts: 1,221	Well Ive spent the last week or so bouncing on the ball, I dont know if it's made any difference. I REALLY hope it has. Thing is I spent a couple of hours on it then put it away and bring it back out at night. Should I/Can I be doing more?

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Mar 13th, 2010, 09:07 AM	#16
trashit Pregnant (Expecting) Join Date: May 2009 Location: YORKSHIREEE :) Posts: 4,745	im not really sure if they help anything, well i dilated 1cm without realising but that could have been pot luck nothing to do with birthing balls and raspberry tea lol. I bought mine to help me in labour but when it came too it i was in too much bloody pain to get down on a ball now its deflated and in my cupboard, i hope to never see it again!

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Mar 13th, 2010, 09:11 AM	#17
Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,347	Staying active by walking will help. Not slouching when you sit. Taking relaxing baths. Relaxation is as important to help the labour hormones flow as all the bouncing etc. Sex has the same affect. You could try some Evening Primrose Oil too to help soften your cervix.
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Mar 13th, 2010, 09:14 AM	#18
LuckySalem Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wrexham, North Wales Posts: 1,221	You take the pills? Or is it an oil you rub in? Sorry to sound daft. Dont get much relaxation what with a 2 year old running around so maybe i'll try to set aside some time to myself each evening when she's in bed.

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Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,347	I've a 16 month old so I know it's not easy to find time. I have a long candle lit bath after she goes to bed every night with some lavender and clary sage oil in it. The EPO should be inserted at bed time to soften the cervix over night.
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