Birthing Balls

[Havingkittens]

I have an exercise/swiss ball, is it the same thing? Can I use it as a birth ball?

I did

As long as it has anti-burst (which most do) then yes. I was given an exercise ball for Christmas, mainly because the only difference between it and the birth balls was about £30!

Yes that's what I used too.

I used to sit and watch tv on it

It will be invaluable after the birth as your DP can sit on it in front of the tv and bounce the baby to sleep whilst you rest.