About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Ode to a Tennis Ball in Labor

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Ode to a Tennis Ball in Labor Jul 10th 2013, 08:59 As a doula, I've had my fair share of tools that I can use in labor to help make a mom more comfortable.  The truth is, there is one labor support tool that has stood the test of time  - the tennis ball. I know, it's simple. It's iconic with it's yellow, fuzzy skin. It's amazingly helpful. It's easy to use and feels good to those in pain. So, do you want to know the secrets to using this inexpensive wonder tool? Here you go: 7 Ways to Use a Tennis Ball in Labor Need some more ideas for ways to relieve pain in labor? Birth Ball Relaxation Breathing Water IV Medications Epidural Anesthesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo © fotopak - Fotolia.com Ode to a Tennis Ball in Labor originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 at 08:59:47. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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