Birth Ball Tips

Birth Ball Tips

When pregnant or laboring women sit on the ball their knees should be at a right angel to their hips or I actually prefer their hips to be slightly higher to keep baby in optimal position. When the knees are higher the baby moves out of OFP (Optimal Fetal Position).

Choosing the right size birth ball:

  • If you are under 5’ 4″, use a 55 cm ball
  • If you are 5’ 4″ – 5′ 8″, use a 65 cm ball.
  • If you are over 5′ 8″, use a 75 cm ball. 

Here are two options to purchase:  Gaiam  and URBNFit

  • When you are seated on the ball, your knees should be about 4 inches lower then your hips.
  • The firmer the ball the harder it will be to balance on it. During pregnancy, you might want to consider using a larger, softer ball.
  • Check with your birth place to see if they offer birth balls during labor
  • Most women love to labor at home on their birth ball
  • Birth balls are great for soothing a crying baby