International Journal of Nursing Education and Research
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 1

Birthing Ball In Pregnancy

Associate Professor, (OBG Nursing), NRI College of Nursing, Guntur

*Corresponding Author E-mail: jayaram002@gmail.com

Online published on 16 March, 2019.

Abstract

Labouring upright is a wonderful way to help baby descend into the birth canal because it works with gravity. Many women can't labour laying down and must be sitting or standing. The birth ball allows Pregnant women to sit upright while giving her a more comfortable place to sit besides a chair. The rounding of the ball gives a little soft pressure during labor but is also very forgiving and bends to fit Women bottom. Some women enjoy their ball right up until delivery, while others need to switch to the birthing stool to relieve the pressure. Many midwives prefer birth ball to get baby into a better position if labour is stalling, or if Women experiencing back labour.

Keywords

Pregnancy, Birthing ball