when can i use a birthing ball??

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i’m 31 weeks pregnant and i brought a yoga ball the other day as i heard it can help with back pain and pelvic pain, when i was double checking i saw some people saying not to use one till later on as it can induce labour!! is this true? baby is starting to go head down as i found out today. opinions??

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Induce labor? Absolutely not LMAO. You may use your yoga ball whenever you need but right about now 30 weeks + is a great time to hop on the ball and get those hips moving. It's great for helping baby turn or drop down and when your in labor having contractions it definitely is better then lying on a bed or sitting on a chair. Highly recommend for stretching, relaxing back pain and helping your body gain strength.

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You can bounce on a yoga ball all throughout pregnancy. It’ll only really progress you if you are already in labor.

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Nothing can “ induce “ technically unless you’re at the hospital being induced. Most of these methods just help you jumpstart labor wen your body is almost ready. You won’t go into labor unless your body and baby is ready. Use the ball ! They’re great relief for your back. I had one and used it for like half of my pregnancy.

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When I was pregnant with my first, I was a receptionist for a chiropractor, and my office chair was an exercise ball that I sat on my entire pregnancy. My daughter didn't come until 41+3. So I think you're good. 😊

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It definitely won’t induce your labour.. I’ve been using mine for weeks now and im now 2 days off my due date! But your right, deffo helps with my back/pelvic pain x

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So long as your baby is head down, it should be fine. It will definitely not induce labor. I bounced on that ball like it was my job the week of my due date and my baby girl was still a few days late 🤪

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When I was 24 weeks I was seen by one of our providers who adjusted my hips. He had recommended a yoga ball to sit on and use to help ease my lower back and hip pain. I bought my ball and have been using it since 27 weeks. I love it.

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If you are unsure ask your OB. I used a yoga ball as recommended by my doctor because my baby was breech. It didn’t help but it didn’t do any harm. I don’t think it would induce labor. At least not until your baby is ready. People say a lot of things induce labor and it’s not true. Always ask your doctor.

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Omg thank you for posting this!!! No one has even mentioned a birthing ball to me for my back pain!!! In 27+5.  Where can I get one?

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I’m 32 weeks and have used my ball since I was 25 weeks pregnant.

when can i use a birthing ball??

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