Birth ball or walking to progress labour

[FirstTimeBumps]

I'm contracting more frequently when standing and walking, but more intensely when sat on my birth ball. Anyone any idea if higher intensity means they're more efficient or am I torturing myself by sitting on this damn ball

I'd go for whichever feels more comfortable. Trust your body. Good luck!

I think standing and walking is best from memory but I think which ever is most comfortable and won't use all your energy up, you'll need it soon enough!

Birthing ball worked for me.

There's a reason midwives tell you to go for a walk round the hospital when you're in early labour. Don't go far though!

I think both are effective! Happy labouring OP

Thanks for all your tips, did a mix of them both and got nowhere however that was a good thing when baby pooped. Was sent to the hospital and then they discovered baby was actually breech so ended up with an EMCS x

Congratulations @FirstTimeBumps - so happy for you! Did you have a boy or girl? X

Little boy x

Congratulations!

Thank you x