birthing ball
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"I could walk around the hospital and I had a birthing ball which really helped. My midwives were very supportive and really helped ease my nerves."
From BBC
Ms. Ervin dimmed the lights, walked Ms. Cooper around the hospital three times, then had her bouncing on a birthing ball and inhaling peppermint essential oil fragrances from a towel.
From New York Times
The team had her lie on her side, sit on a birthing ball, walk the hallways and use the shower and tub.
From New York Times
“There are certain birthing positions that are less destructive or traumatic to the pelvic floor muscles, such as modified squatting, where you squat and lean your body against a chair, partner or birthing ball,” Ryan said.
From Fox News
She bought a birthing ball, hired a doula and even practiced hypnotherapy.
From New York Times
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