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Episode 402: Learn About the Peanut Ball as a Birthing Tool

by Jul 22, 20250 comments

Episode 402: Learn About the Peanut Ball as a Birthing Tool

In today’s episode, Anita is breaking down what a peanut ball is, as well as how to prepare yourself ahead of time and use one for a more comfortable delivery. If you are curious about whether you should use one (as well as what size to get and how to use it), this episode is for you!

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Show Notes  
0:55 – Join Bump to Birth, today!
2:47 – Anita introduces today’s episode!
3:51 – What IS a peanut ball, and how it’s different from a traditional exercise ball!
5:02 – Can we us a peanut ball with an epidural?
5:52 – Anita discusses when you’d use a peanut ball in labour (and before!)
7:55 – How does the peanut ball help with labour progress?
9:24 – The importance of learning different ways to use the peanut ball before delivery
10:25 – Anita describes common peanut ball positions
15:52 – Why you should try these positions ahead of time, if possible!
17:10 – Advice for you if you are looking to get your own peanut ball
19:09 – Episode wrap up