Why Every Expecting Mom Needs a Birth Ball—Especially With Chiropractic Care

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Pregnancy is a beautiful journey—but it can come with its fair share of discomfort. As your body shifts to make room for your growing baby, it’s common to experience back pain, pelvic pressure, and tight hips. That’s where the Birth Ball comes in—a doula- and midwife-recommended tool designed to support moms before, during, and after pregnancy. And when combined with regular chiropractic care, the benefits multiply.

What Is the Birth Ball?

The Birth Ball isn’t your average exercise ball. It’s made with extra-thick, anti-burst, eco-friendly materials and is specifically designed to meet the needs of pregnant women. Each Birth Ball kit comes with:

  • A trimester-specific exercise guide (created by doulas!)

  • Non-slip hospital socks

  • A hospital go-bag

  • A quick-inflating hand pump

It’s everything you need to get started safely and confidently.

Benefits of the Birth Ball During Pregnancy

Using a Birth Ball regularly during pregnancy can help:

  • Relieve low back and hip pain

  • Promote better posture

  • Encourage optimal baby positioning for labor

  • Open the pelvis gently, allowing more comfort as the body prepares for birth

These benefits aren’t just physical—they help reduce stress and promote relaxation too.

How It Complements Chiropractic Care

Prenatal chiropractic care focuses on creating balance in the pelvis, relieving pressure on the nervous system, and ensuring proper alignment—all of which support a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

Pairing chiropractic with the Birth Ball can:

  • Enhance the work we’re doing to align your pelvis

  • Encourage baby to settle into an ideal head-down position

  • Help you stay mobile and comfortable between adjustments

  • Support soft tissue work and reduce ligament tension (like in round ligament pain)

It's a dynamic duo—your chiropractor helps align your spine and pelvis, while the Birth Ball supports those changes and builds strength and flexibility between visits.

Using the Birth Ball During Labor

During labor, the Birth Ball becomes an essential tool for comfort and positioning. Sitting on it, leaning over it, or bouncing gently can:

  • Reduce pain and pressure in the lower back

  • Help labor progress by encouraging movement

  • Give partners a way to support mom with counterpressure and massage

Many moms find that using the Birth Ball helps them stay focused and empowered during labor—especially when used alongside the relaxation techniques we often discuss in the office.

Postpartum Recovery & Soothing Baby

Even after birth, the Birth Ball has its place. Gentle bouncing can:

  • Help soothe fussy babies (game changer for newborn nights!)

  • Support core and pelvic floor rehab

  • Encourage healthy posture during breastfeeding and newborn care

Our Takeaway

If you’re pregnant or planning to be, we highly recommend incorporating the Birth Ball into your wellness routine. When combined with consistent chiropractic care, it helps support your body in the most natural, effective ways possible—from your first trimester to postpartum recovery.

You can grab yours here: Order the Birth Ball

Have questions about how to use your Birth Ball or how it fits into your care plan? Let’s chat at your next appointment—we’d love to show you how it can amplify the benefits of chiropractic care during this incredible season of life.