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Birthing ball: I need a big one.

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Celou · 20/05/2004 18:05

Guys I need a birthing ball, but I need one that's at least 75cm as I am quite tall, and midwife said it was pointless if my knees are not below my hips when I sit on it (which makes sense). I've tried almost everywhere but they're all 65 cm in the shops, which is far too small.
Anyone have any tips?

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Jimjams · 20/05/2004 18:16

Go for special needs catalogues. The people who used to be called toys for the handicaped (tfh) and are now renamed and I can't remember what (!) have a great selection. Rompa have some as well- but tfh have more.

Jimjams · 20/05/2004 18:20

OK they're here Now called magic planet.

have a look at their selection of OT balls- bascially they're the same as birthing balls and they have a wide range of sizes.

Celou · 20/05/2004 18:23

Cheers! But are they based in America?

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Jimjams · 20/05/2004 18:24

Had a quick look- they're basic therapy ball comes in three sizes- medium or large may be suitable.

Jimjams · 20/05/2004 18:25

No- I think the company is USA, but they have a UK branch- the link I've given is the UK link. I've ordered from them (UK) lots of times- no problems.

Jimjams · 20/05/2004 18:31

or maybe they're a UK company and I've given you the USA link (although there's a worcs address).

Anywya search on google as they definitely have a UK base., usually I have thier catalogue lying around but my mum has borrowed it for ds1's birthday present.

Grommit · 20/05/2004 18:51

I have one from the active birthing centre (for sale on mumsnet). will try to find out size

Grommit · 20/05/2004 18:53

sorry - it is 65cm

lou33 · 20/05/2004 20:19

They have them here I think.

prettycandles · 20/05/2004 20:50

I got my extra large one from my physiotherapist. She ordered it from her specialist suppliers, so if you know any physios maybe he or she can help?

Celou · 21/05/2004 13:31

Cheers Lou33, that's the same site as the one Jimjams recommended.

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Celou · 21/05/2004 13:33

Prettycandles, how big is yours? I don't think they do anything bigger than 75cm (but that's ok as 75cm is suitable for 5'8 or over, and I'm 5'8 and a half).

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