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Bumps 2 Birth Birthing Ball

The ‘Bumps 2 Birth’ birthing ball is a professional therapy ball of outstanding quality for use during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. The anti-burst qualities of this ball ensure safety of the highest degree and rigorous testing has ensured that it complies with the EU standards for ’medical’ devices with a maximum static load of 400kg. The unique characteristics of the ’flexton silpower’ material ensures that if the ball was accidentally punctured it would deflate slowly guarding your safety. The Bumps 2 Birth birthing ball is truly a superior choice of excellence for use during this special time and in preparation for your impending birth.

The ball is extremely versatile and the benefits of use during pregnancy and birth are endless. Not only will it help to elevate the discomforts of pregnancy but it can also encourage optimal fetal positioning, allowing your baby to adopt a more favourable position and aiding fetal descent.

Midwives in maternity units worldwide have been aware these benefits for many years and we are proud to offer you a superior birthing ball at an affordable price. The ’Bumps 2 Birth’ birthing ball could be considered an essential accessory in the bid for a more comfortable pregnancy and natural birth, you won’t be disappointed!

Browse through our birthing ball package options as these ensure best value for money, whilst allowing you to purchase the kit that best suits your needs.

Please note that all ball are provided with instructions explaining how to use your your ball to acheive maxium benefit during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period.

BENEFITS
During Pregnancy	More comfortable than sitting on chair Eases pregnancy discomfits such as backache Supports pelvic muscles Encourages good posture Promotes optimal fetal positioning Strengthens abdominal and leg muscles in preparation for birth
During Labour	Sitting on ball is an excellent position to encourage labour progress and ease labour pains Encourages upright positions and mobilisation during labour Fantastic positions to allow birth partner to be close and to support with massage techniques. Good perineal support on a soft comfortable surface Aids Optimal fetal position Encourages fetal descent Encourages baby into an anterior position known to be beneficial for labour progress and natural births.
During the Postnatal Period	Provides soft surface if suffering from a sore perineum or uncomfortable haemorrhoids. Excellent for postnatal exercise to firm and strengthen muscles Eases postnatal backache Excellent to gently bounce and rock babies upon and ease colic pains.

Sizing Guide
Our birthing balls are available in two different sizes and should be chosen according to the height of the woman using it. Please refer to guidelines below;
Below 5’8’’	65cm ball (SOLD OUT)
Over 5’8’’	75cm ball
When sat on the ball both the hips and knees should be bent at an approximately a 90 degree angle for greatest comfort and beneficial value.