- Use A Birthing Ball
There are plenty of ways to use the large, thick inflatable ball we call a birthing ball. All of which contribute to making you a little more comfortable during a contraction.
You can sit on it and rock back and forth, use it to lean on, or sit on it in the shower.
Many moms find the versatility of the birthing ball useful during the different phases of labor to take pressure off the back and work the baby down.