How to Have a Faster Labor with a BIRTH BALL | Natural Labor and Induction

[@CCaravasi]

Thank you so much for your tips, I loved your favorite position bc it is so important to have a resting position. Other than being in the water, which gave me the most relaxation during labor, the birth ball ideally started me off on what I believe was a great start during early labor before getting into the birth pool. I highly recommend this ball to all my pregnant friends and not just for labor but for around 7 months onward, I tell them to get rid of any chairs they normally sit on and only sit on a birth ball until labor day, that way the hips stay open and relaxed! Thank you again! This was great information!

[@marryanbesa6706]

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[@BeyondBirthingPelvicFloorPT]

So true!! As a pelvic health physiotherapist working with moms I highly recommend the birthing ball to all my pregnant clients too. Also great postpartum to bounce baby in the sitting position as opposed to constantly standing - better for the pelvic floor to recover especially in the first few weeks postpartum!

[@AnacesardaLuz26daLuz77]

César 🧔🏻💪

[@mariahkristinerealtor]

Anyone else bouncing on their birth ball as they watch this? Lol

[@accestos]

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. 😁

[@amazigh62]

I'm praying I get a nurse like you when I deliver next month! How awesome it would be to have a nurse who would care so much about helping me and not just showing up to do her time on the clock.

[@SellyNue]

If I were to ever give birth, I would *MOVE* if it assured that I could have you as my L and D nurse!! You clearly love your job and helping mama's deliver safely, as comfortably as possible, and *naturally*! The Western culture doesn't understand the empowerment and benefits of a natural labor and delivery. Nor the potential risks and ramifications of medicated births and unnecessary interventions- to the point of unnecessary, elective C-sections. Thank you for being out there and supporting these Mamas through the craziest journeys of their lives! *YOU* are a breath of fresh air, may God richly bless you!

[@kelsayb5136]

The throne position was a life saver for me with my epidural! I just sat like that for an hour and let my body do most of the work. Made active pushing much easier.

[@juliawoods-larsen2088]

I wish my nurse(s) knew about this - I honestly think more nurses should "train" as a doula to know extra fun things. Thanks for showing this.

[@Rachel-ge3gl]

Thank you so much for this wealth of information! I'm 23 weeks pregnant with my first baby and plan to have a natural birth. Labor is scary and exciting, I've heard so many women tell me about how long their labor took and I worry that I won't have the determination to stay un-medicated throughout. Most of the women I spoke to weren't active and chose an epidural, from what I read, that makes labor last longer. I started prenatal yoga at the beginning of my second trimester and plan to continue walking, yoga, and birth ball exercises until it's time for my baby boy to make his grand appearance. I hope I have such a dedicated, passionate nurse like you when it's time for me to deliver!

[@amyfriend9349]

I sat on a yoga ball at work throughout my whole pregnancy. When I had my 40 week appointment, I was at a 4 with no contractions! This was also my first pregnancy and I attribute the progress to sitting on a ball the whole pregnancy! Opened me up!

[@SellyNue]

Amy Friend May I ask how your labor went then? My guess* would be that once you did go into labor, that it went pretty quickly...?

[@Nat-mk7gb]

I wish I discovered your channel before my first labour in August 2018. So many tips and tricks I could have tried to improve my experience. Now that I am preparing for baby n.2 I can reflect back and use your tips to at least try and improve my experience second time round 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@yourfavnurseb9699]

My husband and I just just opted out of a c section in order to go natural again. So I’m binge watching your vids and bouncing on my ball right now. I like that u show ways to birth without being supine. So thanks for that

[@mrsmutawa6210]

I was bouncing on my yoga ball for hours the day i gave birth. It was a one hour labor and delivery start to finish . Pretty fast, I know.

[@rebbieandfamily]

Wowww!!

[@preethirathod9390]

Was dat ur first baby??

[@moecnu13]

Prepping for my induction Friday and I can't thank you enough for this video! I HATED the peanut with my first labor, it just didn't work out for my body at the time. But the yoga ball has been helping so much at home, and I imagine will continue to be the rest of this week. I showed my hubby the squatting push position, too. Hoping to stay off my back for pushing!

[@kerrid8392]

Thankyou so much for this! I am an L&D nurse and found this to be extremely helpful with ideas to use our birth balls. Awesome job on this.. thanks!☺️

[@CajunStork]

I delivered a baby on Saturday at my birth center. When the mom first arrived, I gave her a birth ball and she had no idea how to use it. They have become such a common part of our practice as midwives, doulas and nurses that I didn’t consider people wouldn’t be familiar with how to use them still! So, I’m actually working on my video for my clients now too, lol. Good job mentioning the water!! Most mamas and even nurses and doulas don’t consider that option and I’ve seen it be a tremendous help in the shower for lower back pain in labor!

[@mariettahermosa]

So happy i got me a midwife!. Im due Feb 28. Today is the 13th! My midwife says baby is alllll the way on the pelvis and suggezted i read articles on engaging baby. But shhh,I came to youtube instead and found you.

[@frunches]

Same due date here! How are you?

[@ashjankins960]

I love the Freudian slip. “Peanut ball” while talking about someone 5 feet tall. Hehe 👏🥰 LOVE this video!! Thank you!

[@MsSweetlove90]

I was bouncing on my yoga ball while listening to music ..and have birth to my 4th son at 37 weeks +3 days. Labor was smooth

[@shell4727]

I'm 38+2 at the moment and never considered a birth ball until yesterday but no idea how to use this but this guide has been really helpful :)

[@psalms139familywellness2]

I wish our l&d nurses were as awesome as you! I loved your fave position and I have 2 mama's on-call right now, I'm sure we will be adding this to our positions!

[@tricee1026]

Thanks for the video! I am in labor right now and trying out these techniques

[@tricee1026]

Mandy Irby thank you! I made it natural thanks to your video! He cane right out and i just focused on my breathing and did a couple different techniques

[@tricee1026]

Mandy Irby thank you❣️💓 have a great weekend

[@hannahm.9881]

Will be TTC this summer. With this next baby I'm absolutely taking control in the delivery room. Thank you for this video

[@bevbeautifulhealing]

Elo just want to thank you for the amazing information. I have a client that I am using a birth ball for prenatal exercises. This has help me mucho mucho. Keep,up,the good work. Cheers

[@mariahkristinerealtor]

So helpful, I can’t wait to try this! Love reading all the comments too, they are honestly really helpful as well 🙈🙌🏼

[@nepalkichhori8830]

Due on December 15 & 8 days to go 😀 please pray for me and baby to have a healthy delivery

[@zizaboti6308]

How was yr ?

[@motherwolf1529]

The ball I have is a yoga ball from Walmart and works just as well. I love the advice given here though.

[@buenavistaagusandelnorte307]

Changeling Mama c

[@stephanietaylor8615]

The balls my hospital has have some sand in the bottom, which was actually really nice! It made it so the ball was less likely to roll away from me!

[@rachelolsenphotography3083]

Thank you so much Mandy!!! Awesome video! Can't wait to try those positions :)

[@prescillagcon]

Omg! Thanks for this. I just got my ball today. 😁❤️

[@pamserna8680]

You are such a wonderful resource! Thank you for all your insightful, useful tips!

[@emmapeace5294]

I finally bought a birth ball at 39 weeks . I bounced on that ball all night for maybe 3 hours. As soon as I got off and sat down my water broke and I had my baby the next Day!

[@meghanrobles6369]

Best ball to use for me is the stayball by gold's gym anti Burst ball 🏀 it is so safe will not move on you or anything awesome for after labor as well 🤰🏼🌸🌈

[@malcomhuey]

Thank you for the video i been looking for a video like this a very long time .like 2 months

[@እኔምፋኖነኝ-ኘ3ጨ]

When we can start this exercise?

[@TaiLynK]

Thanks so much for this. I have a posterior baby at 40 weeks and Ive been looking for a good quality THOROUGH video for how to use these. Hoping this helps turn my baby.

[@vitchalyndelafuente2114]

it helps on my profession additional tips

[@olghaabunucerah8406]

I want to get an epidural but I also want to not tear is there a position for that will help?

[@HollehhMarie]

Glad this was in my recommendations! I’m 37+4 with baby number 2, and my daughter is almost 17 months so they think he’ll be here early!

[@losyvideoheavens2999]

Wish u the best for your second pregnancy, did u have your first birth natural ? am your age preparing for my first birth

[@HollehhMarie]

Losy video Heavens I didn’t have my first natural, but I did this one!

[@SuperCarmen86]

I love your tips. I am wondering if the chart is available to download? I would love to print and laminate it to have it with me both at home and in the hospital (in case they don't have one).

[@stephaniasayler459]

Is there a modified version of the throne position to do at home without the hospital bed?

[@melissanreynolds]

Hey love this video...do you have any back relief for OP presentation with SPD (so have to keep the legs hip width always)?

[@petrakronvall5293]

Okey, I have to ask: I can see the comment about not using ordinary chairs during the last months of the pregnancy, and don't use recliners. But as I'm currently in week 32 I'm experiencing a lot of swelling of the feet and therefore is recommended to put my feet up as often as I can. It's kind of hard keeping your feet up and sitting at a ball at the same time... any ideas of what I can do to help both of these things?

[@shonw6309]

Great video. Thank you. 💜

[@taylor4022]

Where did you purchase your rebozos?

[@preethirathod9390]

When shud we start using birth ball??I'm 27 weeks pregnant now...

[@Healthvalue6674]

Hello, I am 23 weeks pregnant... May I do this exercise? Reply please

[@AnacesardaLuz26daLuz77]

César 🧔🏻💪

[@Mandy-rx7rq]

I didn't need the ball for 2 of my kids, they were fast birth's. I'm pregnant with my 3rd so might give the ball a go, if my labor goes slow this time

[@Mandy-rx7rq]

Mandy Irby thank u x

[@zizaboti6308]

What did u do to be easy?

[@losyvideoheavens2999]

Are those ball the same we use in the gym

[@aytanmammadli8085]

Should birth balls be used before labor or during the labor?

[@AdventuresOfChrisAndJane]

This was so helpful!!! Thanks a ton!!!

[@ashleyclaybourn8803]

Hello! I'm between 4'11 and 5'0. Wondering if I should use the 55 ball? I dont have a store that I can try them out! Also wondering if I can do all these at home at 36 weeks pregnant?

[@ashleyclaybourn8803]

I did, thank you! But I ended up having back labor and when I would get on the ball, it would bring all my contractions to the front and I hated that! So i didnt use it much. But I used it constantly the weeks leading up to labor!

[@ashleyclaybourn8803]

Thank you 😊

[@seasonsoflife1324]

I’m 5’1 and I find the 55 ball too small for me. I like the 65 better. I’ve had 3 kids and find myself with lower back pain. After 13yrs frm my youngest I am expecting my 4th and want to go natural and NOT on my back. Love these vids!

[@JWhitlock4]

If you don’t have a rebozo, can you use something like a baby wrap or a sheet? I’ve seen it some places but I’m not sure if it would still work the same

[@JWhitlock4]

Awesome! Thanks so much for replying! I’ve been pretty much watching your videos nonstop since I discovered you a couple weeks ago. You’re awesome and have helped me so much already with mentally preparing for my second baby due in July😃

[@Boobearfia1991]

Hi there. Im currently 29 weeks pregnant. I wanted to ask is it safe for me now to start sitting on the birth ball?

[@Ivy_Sophie]

What about peanut balls? Do you like those equally as much as the round ones?

[@norrieb8250]

Where can i buy a rebozo

[@vivianasanchez4307]

This is a great video, thank you so much. I was wondering if I can use my 75cm yoga ball or should I buy the 65 cm birth ball, I'm 5,2

[@vivianasanchez4307]

Thank you

[@zacheryalderton7797]

What do I have to measure chianne with the correct ball Cheyenne and I want to play ball

[@nicolestiles6588]

I found your video first when I was pregnant. I tried sharing it on facebook to let other pregnant women I knew know about it. But facebook blocked it. A month later they reviewed it and confirmed it didn't have any nudity. Now, I run a blog. I was wondering if it would be okay to show your video on it?

[@nicolestiles6588]

@@the_birth_nurse I see. I'm still new to blogging and learning how it all works. Here's the link for the blog post if you're interested in where you're featured. new-momma.com/how-can-a-pregnancy-exercise-ball-help/

[@norrieb8250]

Ok so just so that im understanding. All these postions help during preganacy?!!! Im 36 weeks pregnant.

[@norrieb8250]

@@the_birth_nurse thank you!! Im currently watching all your labor position videos. Im determined to have a faster delivery this time.

[@timyoung6936]

Hi I just would like to know if I was laying under a gym ball with a pregnant girl on it would I get squashed or would it just be very heavy I just want to know that way I can know if I can be under my girlfriend when she is pregnant she does sit on the gym ball I just want to know before I ask her

[@anabelalicea2427]

How full should a 65 mm ball be?

[@anabelalicea2427]

@@the_birth_nurse Its a reguler exercise ball, in the instructions is says it has to be 80 cm in diameter.

[@kikiiichan83]

I really found it awesome, thanks for sharing, though I must say the audio is very bad as there's a lot of echo.

[@rebeccaskillman9105]

why was a birth ball so excruciatingly worse for me>

[@earthspirit516]

Why would Moms need induction?

[@marcelalee359]

If the fluid is low and they need to get baby out...there are several health risks for baby and mom where it's safer to get baby out than wait.

[@zacheryalderton3046]

how doe a birthing ball pop

[@zachalderton2057]

@@the_birth_nurse i see

[@zacheryalderton7797]

55cm ball is not very big

[@kikiiichan83]

I'm 1,55 m and to me it's perfect :D

[@asiyaha1139]

sorry to b so imature but the small what 😂😂😂

[@DanayaCat]

hahahahha i noticed that too!!

[@thesimpsons2010]

I think she was going to say peanut ball

[@zarazara665]

Asiyah Ali I thought she was gonna say the penis ball loool

[@zacheryalderton7797]

Me and chianne wants a ball we can play ball together

[@odessaola]

Too long introduction. Too slow explanation.