About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Birth Ball Sizes

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Birth Ball Sizes Aug 25th 2013, 10:45 Did you know that birth balls come in sizes? Many moms don't know this and may get the wrong size. Having the wrong size might make it difficult to use the ball comfortably in labor when trying out various positions. The three sizes most widely available are meant to correspond with your height. Basically you want to be able to sit on a fully inflated ball and have your knees at a right angle. So if you're on the cusp in the chart below, the length of your legs versus your body will make a difference, so be sure to try the ball out first. 55 cm: Useful for moms 5'3" and under 65 cm: 5'3-5'10 75 cm: Typically for moms over 5'10" What size ball did you get?  Was it the right size? Related: Birth Ball: Labor to Baby Birth Ball: Find Comfort in Labor Using a Rebozo in Labor and Birth .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Join the conversation! NEWSLETTER | PINTEREST | TWITTER FACEBOOK | GOOGLE+ | CONNECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Birth Ball Sizes originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Sunday, August 25th, 2013 at 10:45:32. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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