The Peanut Ball is a high quality birthing ball made from a burst resistant fabric that will deflate slowly if cut or punctured.
The peanut ball gives a more controlled, multi-directional movement, and with this increased stability and balance, it provides greater confidence in the squatting position or when straddling the ball.
The peanut ball sits comfortably between the legs, aiding support and helping to open the pelvis. Varying the mother's positions with the ball encourages foetal rotation and descent.
The peanut ball has been found to be most effective to help support a woman's legs when she cannot use upright positions due to an epidural. Due to its unique shape it fits this gap perfectly.
The size of the ball is 50cm which is slightly smaller than a round birth ball. The peanut ball can be used in conjunction with a traditional round birth ball as both have their place during pregnancy and labour.
The ball can also be used for exercising during and after pregnancy.
Benefits of the Peanut Birth Ball - Provides greater stability
- Unique shape fits comfortably between legs
- The peanut birth ball gives a more controlled, multi directional movement, therefore providing more stability for the mother
- The ball helps increase the pelvic diameter, allowing more room for the foetus to descend
- The peanut ball is commonly used by women who receive an epidural. The ball sits comfortably between the legs, aiding support and helping to open the pelvis. Varying the mother's position with the ball encourages foetal rotation and descent
- Can be used in conjunction with a traditional round birth ball
