24/08/2026
A birth ball can support comfort, movement and connection during pregnancy - especially if you spend long periods sitting.
Sitting mindfully on a birth ball may help you:
🌀 Gently move your pelvis and relieve lower-back pressure.
🌀 Add posture variety and avoid staying still for hours.
🌀 Practise pelvic rocking, circles and gentle bouncing.
🌀 Encourage your baby towards an optimal position, with their spine facing your belly button and their limbs towards your back.
Birth balls can also be useful postpartum. Sitting while holding and gently bouncing your baby may help settle them and create a soothing rhythm during feeds and cuddles.
For the correct fit, your hips should be the highest point, with your knees slightly lower and both feet flat on the floor. You should feel balanced, comfortable and able to move freely.
📸 shared by a pregnant mama from our current Bloom: Pregnancy & Birth Preparation series, applying her learning to support her body during pregnancy. 💛
A birth ball isn’t about one perfect position - it’s about creating comfort, movement and choice throughout your day. 🫶🏽