birthing balls - size??

[SparklySnowflakeKid]

Have been looking at birthing balls and they seem to vary in size from 55cm to 75 cm - which size do you buy? Is it height related? Can anyone recommend a make? Thanks

i just used a gym ball i;d got from JJB! no idea what size....!

We got to try them out at antenatal classes so you can see which size is best - maybe you could ask if they have one you could try. It does seem to be height related - I'm quite tall and was more comfortable on a bigger ball.

My hospital actually provided them for the birth (but not if you want one to use before).

Sports shops or Argos seem to be good value.

It is height related. Try swissball

i think the one i have at home is 65cm. the one i used in hospital was bigger and found it better. i'm 5'10".

I bought myself one when PG with DD (now 3) and used it to sit on and not much else. When in labour with DS (11 days) I used one to lean over as I found the pressur on my tummy helped with labour pains and it was the larger size. Sorry i dont know specifics!

wanted to add you need to be able to sit on it and reach the floor with your feet flat IYSWIM sitting on one in labour was heavenly compared to a chair!

I have long legs and about 5ft 7 - so may get a bigger one. Thanks for your help and merry christmas!

I'm 6 foot and the argos one was OK. Could have been a bit bigger but I think at 5 ft 7 you'd like it.

I loved sitting on it in pregnancy, but couldn't bear to be on it during labour.

Hi
You're probably right on the cusp between 2 sizes - I would probably go for the larger one if you've got long legs!!!

Generally, if you're over 5'6" you would got for a 55cm...and 65cm if you're 5'7" to 6'1".

You need to ensure they're burst resistant so you don't end up on the floor if you get a hole in it! This one is only £19 and comes with a pump.