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What will rocking on birthing ball actually do?

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Anxiousally · 10/05/2018 17:21

37+2 today and had a consultant appointment where my blood pressure was 141/85.
I was on meds for high bp in my last pregnancy from 32 weeks.
Consultant just wants to monitor it weekly till baby comes but my cousin said ohh best get bouncing on your ball now and hopefully she'll be on her way. What does the ball actually do? Does it help get baby moving?

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NumbersLetters · 10/05/2018 17:23

I believe it encourages the head to press down on the cervix which info turn encourages labour. Also it widens your hips and is comfy

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Anxiousally · 10/05/2018 17:34

Well it can't hurt to try I suppose Grin

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