You've probably seen the birthing videos of laboring women using large exercise balls as a prop to help them through contractions. When I went into labor, I sat on the bad boy hoping for relief. Unfortunately, it gave me the opposite sensation.
However, I found a better use for the bouncing tool. During one of my early-morning feedings, I sat on the ball for a change of pace and quickly found that my newborn loved to be bounced to sleep. Sometimes it was the only cure for her fussing. My husband and I have been preaching to new parents about the importance of an exercise ball ever since. So far, all our friends' tots are fans. And, it doesn't hurt that mommy gets a little glute and hamstring workout at the same time!
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That was a magic sleeping method for my son who was colicky.
1Now that's a great idea! I didn't use it to put my dd to sleep or for birth, but while pregnant you could not get me off of it- I LOVED it for opening up my legs and pelvis. I'll have to remember this one!
2We use one as an office chair, it is very comfortable!
3I can't use it because it kills my back, but I often recommend it to others since I've heard such great things about it.
4Katie loved the bouncing from the ball. it was what got us through some fussy nights when she was a newborn. As for using it during contractions - worst feeling ever for me.
5Wow I'll have to remember that for if/when we have one more.
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