birthing ball

British

noun

a large soft rubber ball used by women during childbirth to give support and to aid pain relief

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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 ● Sep. 13, 2023

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 ● Jan. 18, 2023

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