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Birthing Balls

Juicy_Tube · 2005-11-24 20:37:15

Hi All, Would like to know if these are the same as the balls used at the gym? What type of exercises prepare you for birth (if they can)? Where do I buy one cheaply? Did you find using one worthwhile? TIA JT x

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Muran Posts: 23 Forumite

28 November 2005 at 4:01PM

I initially bought a Reebok ball for exercising pre-pregnancy. But, in the last 2 weeks of my pregnancy (currently 23 weeks pregnant) the baby has been sitting on a nerve (or something) and I get lower stomach ache and bad back ache - I have found by bouncing on the ball for 10 minutes stops the pain completely.

So far, I couldn't live without it. Will take it with me if I go away for an evening now.

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