Episode 191: All About the Peanut Ball for Labour and Birth
Episode 191: All About the Peanut Ball for Labour and Birth
In today’s episode, Anita talks with Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center about all things Peanut Balls to help you get into helpful positions for birth prep!
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Resources and References:
Prenatal Yoga Center on Instagram
Show Notes:
00:27 – Anita’s free Prenatal Pelvic Floor Guide
2:45 – What is a peanut ball?
3:32 – When does one use a peanut ball, and how?
5:10 – Different pelvic openings and when they are useful in labor
9:53 – Are care providers open to bringing the peanut ball into the pushing stage?
11:48 – Do I really need to get one? I’m planning on having a medicated birth…
16:48 – What size peanut ball should I get?
18:40 – Reminders if you are interested in using a peanut ball!
20:00 – Wrap up!
