Yoga ball at L&D? Who’s taking theirs?

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So I told hubby that I’d like to take the yoga ball with us when we finally head into L&D and he looked at me like I was crazy 🤨 I use it at home and gently bounce on it as I have read we are supposed to do. But I told him I think 🤔 moms to be actually take it with them to the hospital and use it during active labor 🤷🏻‍♀️ and the look on his face was priceless lol 😂 but am I wrong? How does one use this ball to assist in the L&D process?

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Ask your hospital if they have them already. You might not need to bring yours. Mine has them!

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They have birthing balls!

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My hospital has the regular exercise balls and the peanut shaped balls, so no need for me to bring mine. But I’m with ya! I definitely plan on using one there!

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My hospital has them so you don't have to bring one in. Check and see if yours does too! You may have to request it when you're there versus it being automatically stocked in your room.
I used one last time and it helped for me. Planning to use one again.
If they don't have them at your hospital, I'd bring yours in.
It's good for bouncing on or sitting on and rotating your hips during labor. It can help you be more comfortable during contractions and to help labor progress.

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My hospital had a ball and a peanut.

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I used mine with my daughter! I was lucky as the hospital had them there and I was able to use theirs, I found it made me so much more comfortable being on a ball

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I would call L&D and ask before you get up there with it. My sister's doctor said she'd be able to use it and the hospital said no. But if you can I HIGHLY recommend it!!

Yoga ball at L&D? Who’s taking theirs?

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