Using a Birth Ball During Pregnancy | How to Use a Birth Ball to INDUCE LABOR and PREPARE FOR BIRTH

How to use a birth ball during pregnancy
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Are you using a birth ball during pregnancy? Because knowing HOW TO USE A BIRTH BALL DURING PREGNANCY can change the 9 months leading up to your birth. Birth ball exercises during pregnancy can help with your stretches during pregnancy to prepare your body for the labor and birth of your baby. In this video I’ll show you how to use a birth ball, how stretching with an exercise ball feels amazing, and how to use a birth ball to induce labor. Of course, there’s no one technique using pregnancy ball exercises to induce labor to guarantee your outcome, but these exercise ball exercises to induce labor help get baby into an optimal position to kickstart labor. The positions and movements you’ll learn are techniques anyone can use- they’re easy movements using an exercise ball for beginners! So for all your questions about how to use a birth ball for stretching or how to induce labor with birthing ball you’ve come to the right place to learn how to prepare for labor using birthing ball!
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[@BridgetTeyler]

Hi Mamas! Thanks for watching! I know how uncomfortable pregnancy can get... what aches and pains did you have and what did you do to help ease them?

[@gabriellel4496]

Bridget Teyler my hips, back, and feet hurt the most. I try to stretch and do a little bit of yoga to help, which usually helps my back. I get my fiancée to rub my feet and prop them up

[@ForeverEverlasting.]

HI Bridget! I am in Indiana and so thankful for your videos! I am currently 41 weeks + 5 days and my aches and pains are increasingly powerful at this point. Your movements and videos are a tremendous help and I praise God! I notice bending over the counter and swaying my hips helps... I also take a shower and have the water run on my lower back! Walking is uncomfortable at first but after 5 mins, it helps too! Thanks again for sharing! ♡

[@veritypedersen8540]

I’m 19 weeks pregnant and have such bad lower back pain I couldn’t stand up off the toilet in the middle of the night! My husband had to come and save me at 1:30am!! I’m hoping these help! I’m going to buy a ball today!

[@gabriellel4496]

Verity Pedersen you should call ur doctor! Hope everything is ok

[@tamaraamador4048]

Bridget Teyler I have knee pain. I feel like it needs to be stretched but haven’t found pregnancy friendly exercises

[@RandelleSolomon]

On the ball 3:52 Cat + cow 4:48 Rock side to side 6:00 Hip circles 6:30 Figure 8 (side to side) 7:22 Figure 8 (front to back) 8:24 Light bounce Off the ball 10:02 Lean chest over birth ball (like on all fours) 11:11 Cat + cow 11:44 Lean chest over birth ball (sit back on feet) 12:25 Stretch with hands on ball

[@leev3]

Thanks

[@jenlotus17]

@@leev3 thank you!

[@cleowells9394]

Not all hero’s wear capes

[@LizADiaz-bs2vn]

Thanks beautiful ❤️👌🏽

[@ashjankins960]

You’re awesome!

[@nazmabegum5757]

I'm 38 weeks and 4 days. It's now 07.37, I had pain last night around 2am, so I followed this video for about 40 minutes as I started to feel to tired and went to bed. Woke up this morning at 6am, and my labour is starting 😂 currently at the hospital to see how far in I am!

[@CEG-3]

Hello , I just wanted to say I watched Bridget’s videos for my whole pregnancy, I had 2 kids already and was pregnant with my third but I was still nervous and wanted to figure out what I could do to make my labor and delivery easier and less stressful and then I found Bridget’s videos and I instantly felt so much more confidence going into labor . I’m here to say everything she says is DEFINITELY true , and all the exercises helped me so much and I was able to handle my labor so much better then with my first two pregnancies, if you are watching these video please keep doing it , they are so informative and helpful and will make all the difference. Now here I am months after watching her videos with my newborn and had the best experience. Good luck to all you mommies to be , you got this ! Thank you Bridget for posting these videos you are amazing !

[@ashleighrose3726]

I followed the instructions on this video at 39 weeks, I’d been having light contractions for a week & after the time on the fit ball I had my baby within 12 hours!! Was just what I needed, I knew he was in the right spot but opening my pelvis with the figure 8’s worked a treat!! Thank you, you have no idea how much it meant for me to go into labor & have a natural delivery after my first child being an emergency csection.

[@emailused6404]

are you actually serious did it really work cuz my daughter needs help she wants her to come normal

[@ShadesofSage]

That’s excellent momma 👏🏿! Thanks for sharing ❤️🙏🏿!

[@nimishakarmani996]

Hi, happy to hear another vbac success story. Thank you so much. This is so inspiring.

[@leslielucero92]

Congratulations!!! I am a current mother of 4 my first born son, is an Angel👼🏽💚, but I had a C-section with him. My 2nd and 3rd I have had VBAC. I am set to have my 4th VBAC as on 4/4/22. I am currently 4 weeks out, today.

[@rayray11011]

Which figure 8s did you do? Side to side or forward and back?

[@zitro7419]

Oh my god as soon as I leaned my chest over my brand new ball I felt immediate relief on my back I almost took a nap like that😅 I haven't felt such relief on my back in months 🥺 thank you so much!!

[@ashleyyoung1317]

Same!!!!!

[@ShadesofSage]

Yes 🙌🏿 !!!

[@Islasplace]

I’ve never gone into labor early! I did these at 37 weeks 6 days.. and my water broke early in the morning at 38 weeks! Had her by 6 am! Thank you!

[@pinkstar9430]

Wow 🤩 congratulations!

[@haunguyenhuu999]

I was taking online classes from 9 - 5 so I was having to sit for long periods at a time. kzbin.infoUgkxEhgucmXpcAGYh8fatGFEnOK2V97VIwhG After the first day in a regular table chair, I thought about an exercise ball and ordered one that night. It came the next day! My hips, legs, back and butt couldn't have been happier! I'm almost 5'11" and I ordered the largest size and it was perfect for me. I also have RLS (restless legs) and this helped so much.Pumping it up was a little challenging and definitely gives you a good arm workout, (I'm a 62 yo woman) but it's very doable. Getting the tape centered with the hole to inflate it and then getting the pin back in was also a little tricky. But I love my new "chair" and I love the torquiose color. Hopefully it will also get used for exercise. 😁

[@amandam1456]

2 years later & this video is still helping so many mamas! Currently 40 weeks and this brought me some much needed relief on my back & hips. You are so pleasant to watch and I'm grateful for coming across your page. Keep up the great work beautiful woman❤

[@dazeddyke]

Thank you, I absolutely believe that your videos helped me have the VBAC birth of my dreams, I used these birth ball movements for weeks to help induce, she came 1 day early, your breathing techniques and affirmation videos helped me labour at home so long that by the time I went in to hospital I was already 9cm. Thank you so much for all of your videos. I will continue to recommend you to anyone who's pregnant.

[@valisesgourmandises2571]

So happy her videos helped you so much. I'm watching them almost daily to prepare for the birth of my first baby in October. Congrats to you!! :)

[@mjjudd9998]

@@valisesgourmandises2571 snap x

[@emilyriley5747]

Im also hoping for a vbac!! Ive been having contractions since me starting this earlier today do i give it a rest since im sore or do i keep doing it?

[@thexquisitelife]

@@emilyriley5747 hey how did everything go? Were you able to vbac?

[@preethirathod9390]

Which videos did u follow??

[@sakinaahmed1730]

Exercises on ball- 1.Cat and cow 2.Hip rocks 3.Hip circles 4.Figure 8 5.Light bounces

[@sweetkentuckymama7710]

Thank you!

[@JB-ns7kg]

I did this exercise and I went into labor an hour after this!! Your videos are amazing

[@sipstea26]

Did these exercises yesterday and omg baby is here today! Water broke this morning naturally and had baby 5:40pm today. Thanks so much for these exercises! I was due originally feb10

[@itskit1022]

Congratulations!! I'm due the 25th. I'm already at a 4 and my midwife says if I get the baby into a better position I'll be more comfortable and should have less non productive contractions

[@sipstea26]

@@itskit1022 good luck to you! This was my first baby and I was shocked I was only in labor for 8 hours and so were the nurses.. I did work all the way up until it was go time. So being active definitely has its benefits.

[@chapizrodriguez5305]

Tiara Cunningham how long did you exercise for I’m past due date and open 2 been stuck please help

[@sipstea26]

@@chapizrodriguez5305 I exercised for an hour and a half just by doing my hair LOL and then later on that night I got back on the ball and did about 45 minutes that's it! Also I didn't do all of her exercises the majority of the ones I did was just the bouncing up and down and the hip rotation in a circle and also the eight figure and then the next morning when I got up to use the bathroom is when my water broke hope this helps good luck to you!

[@chapizrodriguez5305]

Tiara Cunningham wow well I will do that I’m in so much pain and I went into the emergency room because I couldn’t handle it anymore and they sent me back so IV been doing a lot of walking I just bought the ball so IV been on it since thank you so muchhhh

[@adriennegonzalez1896]

I found this video really helpful. Im one week postpartum and delivered my son (1st child) in less than an hour - and while I credit his desire to get out for the quickness I do believe these exercises as well as continuing with prenatal yoga up to the day of labor absolutely contributed to the smoothness and expediency of the labor so THANK YOU for posting this and your other videos!!!

[@chanterios3474]

When did you start these exercises and the yoga?

[@adriennegonzalez1896]

@@chanterios3474 I started the yoga in late first trimester. I started these exercises probably around 34/35 weeks. Don’t remember exactly but I was definitely in that window - discuss with your doctor - my OB had doulas on staff so I consulted with them.

[@DEFW21]

Swimming has been a miracle for all my aches and pains! It gets the weight off all my joints and feet, and gives baby more room. I've had some bruising from my little boy putting his feet in the amenplace all the time, but when I swim he finally moves! Not to mention I can fill my lungs and breathe for a while!

[@Greatchipmasta12]

Definitely favorite one here is the figure 8 front to back i really felt baby's head engage and push down on my cervix 39 and 2 days wish me luck mommas 😁✌🏾

[@Alexbeta20]

I been suffering from lower back pain and sciatica also SPD since like week 20, now al 38 weeks it's really painful to even walk or get up a chair or bed, yoga has helped me a little bit

[@YG-kl3hs]

Am I super impatient or Im the only one can’t wait for 4 mins intro to get to the first move ?

[@Lovelyandgifted]

Lol 😂

[@ameeraccle]

not the only one lol, I skipped!

[@hayleygarrison9222]

Hahaha same

[@melissajohnson1082]

Nope me too lol

[@jguzman9782]

Same long intro get to the point 😅

[@d.s.5615]

2 years ago I did these exercises once and after 24hrs my daughter has been born. Now I am doing it again during the end of my 2nd pregnancy.

[@rayray11011]

How long did you do the exercises for each time?

[@d.s.5615]

@@rayray11011 30 min

[@tookiebaby21]

Currently 39 and 5 days praying this work. I'm in so much pain. Ready to meet my daughter

[@parvathy051]

Lovely video. I'm in week 37 and hoping to go into labour before 40 weeks to attempt a VBAC! Pls pray for me!

[@mamathani-je6142]

Reading out loud great! How did it go?

[@parvathy051]

@@mamathani-je6142 I got my VBAC on the 20th! Had a baby girl!! The most lovely and healing birth experience💗

[@sharayalee3376]

@@parvathy051 I was wondering too, so happy that you had a healing experience! Don't even know you and I feel proud of you that you knew what you wanted and went for it. You go girl!

[@GuessWhooou]

@@parvathy051 I hoping on doing the same this summer. Please, pray for me.

[@parvathy051]

@@GuessWhooou All prayers for you❤️ may you get the birth experience you truly wish for..

[@oldfashiondolls]

I am 34 weeks and a birth ball has helped so much to ease pelvic pain. I seldom sit in a chair during thIs last part of my pregnancy. Thank you for sharing these movements.I have found so much help through the ball and also taking prenatal yoga.

[@sarahsisk7298]

Loving this video!!! I’m 35 weeks and have been having upper back pain and some pain around my groin. So these stretches have been AMAZING as I prepare for labor

[@ashleycarroll504]

Physical therapy - hands down best thing I did for physical comfort and prep and training I went in for hip joint pain when everything started to shift up to about 30 weeks. Am planning to go back after recovering from birth. I had tried to address my hip joint pain by stretching every day for 20+ minutes for like 2 weeks and it wasn’t helping. So my OB referred me to physical therapy. They not only taught me how to address the hip pain but also prepped the rest of my body for birth and recovery. (Pelvic floor strength, core strength, thighs, glutes, arms, heart rate, deep breathing, hip flexors, “open book”s for opening up the chest, lower back)

[@yashmitennakoon9574]

These tips are so help full for my first baby who born a week ago.. I did all of these exercises at home and many of them during my labour. Even if try to practice the breathing techniques she teaches in a separate vedio which really help me for having a normal delivery without any pain medication. Thank you so much birth doula, for all your tips and tricks. I will keep watching your vedios as I am still in my postpartum recovery stage. Highly recommended for any new mom who is planning to have a normal delivery experience.

[@nasheerahadams8468]

Thank you for these tips I'm currently 37 weeks pregnant. These stretches are helping me relieve so much pain and discomfort.... especially in my lower back.. Thanx a million 💯🧘

[@annahlovecraft]

First time Mama! My back started aching really bad at about 30 weeks. I also found out at my 32 week ultrasound that Baby Boy is in breech position. 😯 Enter the birth ball! Thank you for your videos, they have truly helped with my anxiety and for learning while having all birthing classes canceled due to COVID-19. These exercises are helping relive my pain so much already and I'm truly hoping they help little man move into the right position. I plan on bringing it with me for laboring at the hospital as well.

[@xdramaxaddicttx]

I did these exercises at 40 weeks and went into labor 3 days later! Not sure if it was these exercises that did the trick but wanted to share that they may have contributed!

[@sarahfiddler736]

how many times did you go onto the ball to do these exercises? I'm currently 38 weeks today. and struggling big time

[@xdramaxaddicttx]

@@sarahfiddler736 I didn't do it too much, maybe just once a day, but you can try 2-3x per day and that may help!

[@sophiestar6816]

What size birthing ball do you recommend? Through your amazon link the options for the ball are: M(48-55cm) L(58-65cm) XL(68-75cm)

[@kaylinforbush4197]

I had terrible SI pain and started seeing a chiropractor and it’s been a game changer! I see her once a week until the baby arrives! I’m at 36weeks currently.

[@christinagray4600]

Hi Bridget! I just wanted to say thank you for your videos! I gave birth to my first daughter last June and your videos were one of my main sources of preparation. Your tips helped me to follow my birth plan and have a natural birth in a birth center. And I believe the physical and mental preparation tips are part of why I was only in hard labor for 3 hours! I had an amazing experience and your videos helped a lot!

[@kaylinrolfe8468]

my low back was definitely an ache/pain area and doing extended childs pose helps me so much

[@TM.BECK14]

That’s the end pose of my prenatal yoga routine and it feels so good ^.^

[@xochitlramirez9659]

Thank you! 8 months here. OB planning to induce me will be doing these exercises.

[@haileypaiz]

So I am 27 weeks pregnant... how soon can you start doing these exercises?

[@lilmissali7635]

From 35 weeks

[@rebeccatexaschick7621]

Forward leaning inversions helped me soooo much. It relieves round ligament pain in my sides so much.

[@pokefreak102]

This is a great video!! I'm 38 weeks and just got my ball, these stretches feel SO nice

[@palyssav]

I'm excited to get on this journey. I'm at 36 weeks today and hoping for back/hip pain relief and hopefully baby coming soon and easy.

[@lisav.3125]

I'm 19 weeks pregnant. Starting to do this exercises now, as I suffer with pelvic pain and an older back pain that is making me feel very stiff. It's only my second day, so I'll see the benefits of this exercises in a while I hope. If they do me good, I'll continue to do them up until I'll get into labour. Thanks for this video!

[@thedvineuniverse]

New sub here bc I feel all of this in my hips and I'm so grateful. I'm having two babies and want to deliver them and have a doula and she recommended I watch you so happy

[@rachealpike7986]

Having spd (pelvic girdle pain) I'm hoping these are gonna help currently 37 weeks xxx

[@ashleyyoung1317]

Can I say, I love you? Lol i’m 37 weeks and 6 days. This is my third and I never used a ball before. This pregnancy has been so different, it’s a boy this time. But having a third has really changed my body. Anyway, this video helped me relieve so mich discomfort. Thank you. I’ll sleep so much better tonight.

[@sherylsquad]

I'm excited to try this on my 36 weeks now! Got a lot of tense muscles and back pain I can feel the relief in here! Thanks so much Bridget I love your videos really helping a lot ❤️💖

[@lesliemoreira7852]

Did you end up having the baby early ?

[@emilystanzione925]

You have been such an amazing resource for me during my pregnancy. Thank you 💕

[@isabelcastaneda7174]

Thank you so much I love all your videos, I'm 41 and this is my first full term pregnancy. All the advice is greatly appreciated 🙏

[@stormandsydney9169]

How are you doing??? Just checking in🥰

[@jhefjfkfjdksjsj]

I’m 40 weeks today and these are so comfy i literally can do these all day long i don’t want to stop lol thank you so much

[@Teraggie]

Jow much after your 40 weeks did you go ? 40.3 today and no signs!

[@sipstea26]

I'm 39w5d today..

[@emailused6404]

how long after that comment did you give birth

[@jazzyjaz8949]

THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING! I’m 5 days overdue praying this works

[@heyjupiter]

I am 20 week pregnant and just exercising to learn the right moves when the times comes! Feels so good! Thank you, happy to discover your channel

[@iamwhoyousayiam6773]

Hey girl, just wanted to ask you how your pregnancy is going and hope the exercises helped you! ❤️💕

[@christinagray4600]

Rib pain was definitely a big one for me. Stretching my upper back in the yoga ball was a big help. Thanks for the video! Super helpful for us first pregnancy mamas!

[@moners12]

I’m creeping into my 3rd trimester (26 weeks currently) thank you for this video. I feel so much better after I do these exercises. I’ll continue to do these from now all the way until I go into labor.

[@belleharrison7852]

Honestly didn’t think the last stretch was going to do anything for me but 😮 I didn’t realize how much tension I was feeling on my shoulders and that helped a lot 😅 it’s crazy how this stuff works

[@karaharrington5174]

I have severe pelvic pain and swimming is the only exercise that was helpful for me. Floating in the pool face down with a snorkel was a HUGE relief.

[@030kvasquez]

Bridget! I am 32 weeks pregnant and my baby is breech. Can you do a video to help turn a breech baby please!

[@farahnazhazrat8296]

Hi Bridget thanks for making these amazing videoes. Im 38+5 weeks and a first time mom. I have recently discovered your channel. I have watched most of your videos the last week and today I have noticed that every time Im watching your video my baby moves a lot, apparently she likes your voice. Keep going with this amazing work. Love from London.

[@phdmomma7271]

Thank you so much! I’m 19 weeks and I have been having lower back pain and sciatica. I felt immediate relief when I did the pose on my knees with my chest leaning against the ball. I haven’t felt this good in weeks. So happy I found this video, I can’t wait to watch more!

[@BridgetTeyler]

Sweet relief! It makes such a difference, doesn't it? So, glad it helped you!

[@jeanettearteaga5892]

38 weeks and 4 days ! Just got my stability ball in the mail from amazon. I’m being induced on oct 1st and I’m currently only 1 cm dilated but the baby is head down so I’m just hoping to get more dilated before my inducement date

[@heatherr2141]

39 weeks 2 days. Im really thankful for these videos

[@laurenmellema1815]

Love! I'm 31 weeks pregnant, and always looking for some good moves on the ball!

[@BridgetTeyler]

Right??? The ball is just too good to pass up! You're getting so close, mama!

[@justlikehearts]

OKAY… yesterday I did these exercises in the day and at night before bed and this morning my water broke and I gave birth 12 hours later at 39 weeks and 3 days! I can’t believe it! This really helps!

[@shaniceglasco9605]

How long did you do exercises for

[@ashleighsheehy4656]

Love the shoulder stretch. It helps me sleep better. I didn't really get alot of lower back pain (my baby is really high). Thank you so much. I am really enjoying all of your videos.

[@ashleyramos-duffy4510]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@ChelseaNichole2911]

What a great video! I’m 29.5 weeks pregnant with my 3rd baby. Hoping for another vaginal birth but have a low lying placenta + high right head transverse baby still. I’m praying the placenta moves up and baby flips so I can have a great, non medicated delivery 🙌🏼

[@Ana-mq4fe]

I have been having pelvic muscle/nerve pain if I walk too much or do too much. My solution has been pregnancy yoga. It has helped me so much. I've also had lower back pain so I started to do non-weighted Roman deadlifts. It has helped so much.

[@mariamahmood8056]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I am in week 34 & starting to feel uncomfortable. I wasn't really utilising my maternity ball other than sitting/,bouncing on it. These exercises have really 'loosened' me up and taken away the tension, especially when I'm sat in the office most of the day.

[@rubylawter-keggan1495]

Thank you so much for this video!! You have been such a comforting guide throughout my pregnancy and I am so so grateful for your videos!! I’ve definitely experienced upper back pain so I’m excited to try all these moves, ESPECIALLY the last move that is specifically for upper back pain! Thank you times infinity!!!

[@regeanapeeler32]

My cousin just ordered me this birthing ball and it came in this morning. This is the first video I’m watching. I’m 38 week and 6 days! I’ve been doing your exercises for 20 min and I already feel a difference! Will let you guys know how long it takes before I go into labor!! Thank you so much!!

[@aaishamomina4889]

Pls update

[@soupysoup5246]

Will be officially 39 weeks tomorrow.. so excited to meet baby girl!!

[@estherlee7328]

Currently 37 weeks and 5 days. Ready to meet my son!!!

[@imbomi7845]

Got an exercise ball in the 2and trimester! No regrets. So fun to work out with it.

[@nikolineamali]

So fun how I've done all these exercises all by myself just by listening to what my body needs and what feels good. Without even knowing what I was doing :D

[@amyjennings1100]

I love all your videos Bridget and for me at 38 weeks these moves feel so good especially the ones using birth ball for support! Thank you

[@mitsunebewbs2596]

I went to the zoo earlier this week and ever since my SPD took a horrid turn and possibly gone rogue with sciatica?? Ugh. I've been glued to my ball ever since just looking for relief. 37 weeks on Monday and even though I've lost pieces of mucus plug, I know labor isn't close. Thank you for having these videos because I would be guessing or finding videos that put me to sleep rather than help lead me through these movements. 😊😊

[@BridgetTeyler]

SPD is rough... Sorry, mama! Glad these movements help though! And the end is in sight... sending you patience as you wait your sweet little one's arrival!

[@amandacollins518]

Chiro helps with my spd

[@meliamedaverman3558]

I wish I bought the ball 2 months ago when I started having tailbone pain. Sitting on the ball doesn't hurt my tailbone. My tailbone hurts Everytime I sit but this ball have helped.

[@mamalife7630]

31 weeks pregnant with my 3rd and the birthing ball has been my best friend in all 3rd trimester pregnancies! I used it all the time, I have many friends that never got 1 during pregnancy and I seriously don't know how they lived without it lol. I really believe it helps me have quick labours (8 hrs first baby and 5 hours 2nd baby). Fingers crossed this labor will go by smoothly as well!

[@sipstea26]

Oh my goodness! This is my first baby and I'm 39w 5days..idk if a birthing ball is similar to my stability ball but I'm using her exercises and hoping my water breaks anytime now lol

[@PluggLuv21]

Having light contractions doing these 🤞🏾fingers are crossed, I do not want to go over my due date. 🥺 I’ve also been walking daily.

[@behatilife8526]

I know of a very powerful man who help me out I'm pregnant now I'm 3 months pregnant

[@hollycribb6855]

Wow these techniques definitely tended to the lower back pain I was feeling. I felt completely relaxed while doing the cat stretch on all 4s. So glad I watched this video. Thanks for sharing!! ❤️❤️

[@ChristSaves88]

Thank you again! I will be doing these techniques ASAP!! I want to be naturally induced. I’ll be 40 weeks tomorrow.

[@meditationandrelaxation2867]

I watched this a few nights ago and absolutely loved all your advice. I ended up buying the ball you suggested on your amazon list. I AM ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BALL!! Thanks for being real on your videos!💖

[@fatimarosales1023]

Thank you so much Bridget! I’m 8 months pregnant and your stretches have helped me feel so much better!💖

[@couplestories1899]

I had severe back pain during 8th month,so i tried heating pad. This really helps and takes breaks when you are wrkng and do not simply wrk for longer hours

[@hannahpfeifer5654]

Just got my ball and started trying these exercises... amazing!!! So much relief! 🙌

[@beautifulrecovery2337]

How sweet! So i just bought my birth ball to celebrate the 3rd trimester. This is the first video ive seen of you and this was so helpful sweet and your gentleness helped alot of my anxiety

[@Jenny-to1rp]

Can you have a pregnant friend do these exercises 🤣 I don’t know if I’m doing it right by looking at you and looking at myself all huge! I can’t stretch like that 🤣

[@Itsterrileeee]

Lolol

[@valeriealmanzar629]

When do you recommend doing these exercises? How far along should somebody be?

[@xxsimply_laysroadto2007]

Thank you so much for these positions my labor started after I did it !

[@lauragirolami5487]

How far were you?

[@xxsimply_laysroadto2007]

@@lauragirolami5487 40 weeks my baby won’t come out so I decided to do this until I give birth 2 days later my baby boy was here .

[@xxsimply_laysroadto2007]

@@lauragirolami5487 40 weeks

[@asmrorelse]

Sometimes laying down after a while when I try to get up or even just rolling over in bed my left sciatic nerve renders my left leg completely useless. Hopefully these will help. 38 weeks Sunday! Thank you 🤍

[@thecampbells1150]

I had my last checkup and was 2cm dilated and 70% effaced. My ob scheduled me for another appointment to induce, which I should have been 41 weeks. Been following some of your videos and saw this one, I followed the whole thing and continued the bouncing after for maybe another 15 mins. I was currently 39 weeks 5 days. After few hours we got to meet our little love. Not sure if she was really ready or this exercise really worked wonder, either way I didnt have to wait to be induced. Really recommend trying this and watching other videos as well.

[@BridgetTeyler]

So amazing! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@thecampbells1150]

@@BridgetTeyler thank you for making helpful content. God Bless you ❤

[@kimberlyrodriguez5968]

How awesome! How did you know to go to the hospital after these exercises? Did you have contractions? I was sent home last night after being 3cm dilated with no contractions :( I’m having a c section! I’m 38 weeks and 3dsys!

[@thecampbells1150]

@@kimberlyrodriguez5968 did you have a scheduled csection or just waiting whenever you are ready?

[@kimberlyrodriguez5968]

Noemi Campbell I have it scheduled for April 2nd! But if she wants to come out sooner that would be great 😓

[@brendasantillan4411]

Due date is in 2 days I’m currently doing these tysm for sharing

[@zafirahazizan4910]

Hi Bridget, when is the best time (in our third trimester) to start practising these birth ball poses?

[@karolinapupi19977]

You should start as soon as possible to get used to them.

[@taylourboone7077]

I started at 32

[@walkofpain1446]

Just started at 35

[@toniguillermo]

I started doing this exercise at 37 weeks. And boom!!! My water broke on the same week. 😅 🤯 I didn't expect I'd be giving birth that early. 😁

[@chloemurphy-ritland2110]

Is there a certain point in pregnancy to stop doing these exercises if I don’t want to induce labor YET. I’m 25 weeks now, but wondering for the future. :) thanks!

[@angelas4email]

If your body isn't ready, these wont induce labor :)

[@ariebeston187]

I know you’ve already had your baby but just wanted to say, Incase someone else asks a similar question, I’ve done these as well as yoga and pelvic floor exercises. You’re exactly right, baby will not come until they’re ready!

[@chloemurphy-ritland2110]

Arryal Baker Indeed! I did all the exercises in the world to help my little guy come and he was 5 days past my due date! I felt strong during labor both mentally and physically though so I’m glad I did them! :) Healthy baby boy... 7 lbs 11oz

[@pinkstar9430]

Hi Bridget! Thank you for this video. I am 28 weeks now🙏🏽🥳! I just went to purchase the ball and I can’t wait to use it. I plan to try it as an office chair and for home exercises. I been struggling sitting on the bed or reclining it’s too painful. I want my baby to be comfortable too. I tried the In The Hole stretch (it was a little hard) and I tried the Cat and Cow stretch (this one felt better) . Thank you just subscribed to your channel for more wonderful techniques.

[@klaurense7344]

I'm 31wks and I love doing these stretches on my ball. They really help relieve some pain in my hips and back! Thank you!! ❤️

[@khushaligrover5079]

Can we do these in 30th week ?

[@sasharoachm2993]

Amazing exercises....thanks so much Bridget . Feel all my achiness go away when I do these.☺

[@jalisahamilton72]

Lol currently 38+2 and it’s 2:31 am . And I can’t sleep my hips hurt and I’ve busted out my ball which has been sitting right next to me bed for weeks . Makes things feel better . Very ready to meet my baby boy

[@claudyajhovita9433]

What happen after? Can you share? I’m 38 weeks too and 4 days

[@jalisahamilton72]

@@claudyajhovita9433 almost thereeee ! Well it definitely helped relive pain and pressure when I would have Braxton hicks but I was closed up all the way until 40w2D. I was induced and ended up having an emergency c section but don’t let that discourage you

[@sarahtara5546]

I'm 40 weeks + 5 days right now, and have experienced very minimal back pain thanks to yoga and especially doing proper cat / cows every day! They are such a great movement, even if that's all you try to relieve pregnancy pains. I also have tried the miles circuit, which helped some more of my mucus plug come out, but baby still not quite ready I guess.

[@ShadesofSage]

How did things turn out momma?

[@sarahtara5546]

@@ShadesofSage thank you for asking! That's very thoughtful and sweet of you 🥰 At 41 weeks (12:40 am), I woke up suddenly after 2 hours of sleep to my water breaking. I had really hoped and planned for a home birth. However, after almost 24 hours of laboring at home and only 4cm dialated, my midwife transferred us to the hospital. Then, after close to 31 hours labor with pitocin, an epidural, and then 5.5 hours of pushing, I decided that I would have a c section to get baby girl out safely, because she wasn't coming naturally and her blood pressure was dropping too much after pushes. It turns out she had the cord wrapped around her neck twice and her body once. Sometimes, baby just has other plans! Even though that was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, and baby and I were both EXHAUSTED, it was so So SO worth it!! She is very healthy and so precious!!

[@ShadesofSage]

@@sarahtara5546 Oh wow! What a birth story! So glad to hear that everything turned out well for you and baby🙏🏿❤️! You’re very welcome and congratulations 🥳! Enjoy that baby momma🥰!

[@sarahtara5546]

@@ShadesofSage thank you, darlin!! XO Are you expecting?

[@ShadesofSage]

@@sarahtara5546 You’re welcome ☺️! Yes! I’m actually due with my 4th in a few weeks🙏🏿! I make motherhood content also as a doula❤️! I love helping and supporting other moms🤗!

[@petrakrstic8190]

Thank you for this video! I'm allmost 37weeks pregnant and the ball really helps me with pain relief! Now I have more ideas what to do with it and how it can help me even more :)

[@magdzioczek]

How many weeks from pregnancy can you start using the ball ? Can you start from very beginning to the end?

[@kaylapaulino3887]

I’m pregnant now and experiencing a lot of mid back aches what has helped me is child’s pose on birthing ball

[@ikrahmohamed4104]

Currently 39weeks+4days, this video really helps. I also wanted to know how long should I do each exercise on the ball😊

[@BridgetTeyler]

As long or as short as it feels good, but obviously the longer you do it, the more effective! I'd do them for a minute each and once you've gotten through all of them, run through the movements 2 more times!

[@ikrahmohamed4104]

@@BridgetTeyler Perfect thank you so much.

[@amandacarter2766]

I had sciatica and low back pain that was just driving me crazy. Prenatal massage and yoga would help but only temporarily. I started swimming laps at our gym twice a week and it all disappeared. Just being in that water is a game changer. Swim mamas!