In today’s episode, Anita is breaking down what a peanut ball is, as well as how to prepare yourself ahead of time and use one for a more comfortable delivery. If you are curious about whether you should use one (as well as what size to get and how to use it), this episode is for you!
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Show Notes
0:55 - Join Bump to Birth, today!
2:47 - Anita introduces today’s episode!
3:51 - What IS a peanut ball, and how it’s different from a traditional exercise ball!
5:02 - Can we us a peanut ball with an epidural?
5:52 - Anita discusses when you’d use a peanut ball in labour (and before!)
7:55 - How does the peanut ball help with labour progress?
9:24 - The importance of learning different ways to use the peanut ball before delivery
10:25 - Anita describes common peanut ball positions
15:52 - Why you should try these positions ahead of time, if possible!
17:10 - Advice for you if you are looking to get your own peanut ball
19:09 - Episode wrap up