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Exercise ball when to bounce!!?

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Hollz26 · 13/03/2017 09:31

I bought an exercise ball as i used it in the last week with my lb i swear it helped me as when i got to hospital i was 4cm already with not much pain but i just wondered if i should start using it again already ill be 37 weeks tomo i just want her here now soo fed.up!!

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DinosaurFanGirl · 13/03/2017 10:36

Exercise balls can be used any time during pregnancy and it's my understanding that they can help move first stages of labour along but only once it's started already. X

seafoodeatit · 13/03/2017 10:47

They won't bring labour on, they may help to keep things going but only because being mobile/upright in any way during labour will help. You can use it beforehand whenever you like, it's good for pelvic floor exercises.

Hollz26 · 13/03/2017 11:18

Ah ok i wasnt sure if it was ok to use until close to labour but ill get bouncing now then! As it seemed to helped my back last time aswell x

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