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Birthing ball

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albeau · 16/04/2021 10:11

Hi just curious as to when people started using a birthing ball?
This is my second pregnancy and my birthing ball was a god send last time to help relieve pain in my hips and back but I just can't remember at what stage i started to use it.
I am 22 weeks now and the last couple of evenings iv felt like I want to get it out when struggling to get comfortable on the sofa but not sure if it's too early?

Do you think it's ok to start using it just for 5/10 minutes a night?

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Skyla01 · 16/04/2021 10:19

I think you can use it whenever you like. I can't think of any ill-effects it would have.

Analysethat · 16/04/2021 10:32

Not set time - I’ve used it on and off since 20 weeks (I’m 37 weeks now) as it’s helped my backache.

hmmperhaps · 16/04/2021 10:54

I started at 28 weeks.

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