'Exercising on a birthing ball in pregnancy can help to reduce any back pain you are experiencing and make it easier for you to move around. It can also help ease labour pain, reduce the pain of contractions (especially if you use it for a couple of months before you give birth), decrease anxiety and shorten the first stage of labour.  Using a birthing ball can also help you adopt different upright positions, which can help you to labour effectively. It may even shorten your labour by an hour or so.  You can use your birthing ball to:  Sit comfortably while you\'re working or relaxing You may find your ball much more comfortable, and easier to get on and off, than a hard chair or soft sofa.  Also, sitting on a birthing ball gives you a mini-workout. As you rock or bounce on it gently, your tummy and back muscles will be working hard to keep you upright.  Get some gentle exercise Using your birthing ball is a fun way to improve your posture and balance, and to exercise your tummy muscles. This helps your body to support the weight of your pregnancy. It can also protect your back, and help you get back into shape after you\'ve given birth. Try:  Sitting on the ball and rocking your pelvis from side to side and front to back. When you do this, try to keep your shoulders still so the movement comes from your waist and below. Rotating your hips clockwise then anti-clockwise. Leaning over your ball from a kneeling position, then rocking your hips forward and back.  You may also want to try exercising your pelvic floor while sitting on your birthing ball. It can be easier to feel what is happening and you’ll also be working your lower tummy muscles at the same time. @prenatal yoga #prenatal yoga #Third trimester #birthing ball #pregnancy #fitness #hathayoga' 

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