What can I use in place of an exercise ball?

Question

I only have till Friday because I am being induced so I don't want to buy an exercise ball. Is there a way to sit on my couch or something else to help mimick the ball and help baby drop more? I want to try to help dilate and soften on my own since I'm a FTM.

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I ended up buying one and plan on taking it back after I deliver(maybe) I might keep it to help getting back into shape, I hear it's great for ab workouts. I'm getting induced on the 2nd and bought mine 2 days ago.

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We were told at birthing class to straddle a chair backwards and lean against it. Probably not entirely the same effect but close.

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Assisted squats

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Sit on the edge of your couch and keep your knees completely open side to side and bounce. Also, there’s YouTube videos on activating labor where you can squat down and stay completely low to the ground. Apparently more affective than an exercise ball.

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You can always buy it and keep it for your next one. That’s what I did. 😊

What can I use in place of an exercise ball?

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