At 2 years old, my nephew is nothing but adorable. But when he was ten days past his original mid-June due date, my sister had some other choice words to describe him. She loved being pregnant, but ...

Some mamas-to-be stick with their workout routine until the tail end of their term. Other pregnant women take the full nine months as an extended rest day. But even if exercise is the furthest thing ...

As those colder autumn afternoons start creeping in, a birthing ball is the perfect way to keep your body moving in the comfort of your own home while pregnant. But when exactly is it best to use one, ...

Also known as labor balls or birth balls, birthing balls are similar to the balls used in physical therapy clinics. Instead of lying immobile on your back during labor, you can use a birthing ball. It ...

Birthing and peanut exercise balls are two non-pharmacologic interventions that are frequently used during labor. Although midwives and nurses have been using birthing and peanut balls during labor ...

Getting ready for the big day can be nerve racking for pregnant women but it's always better to prepare with these exercises. Exercises during pregnancy goes a long way to prepare pregnant women for ...

Unfortunately for those who put their money on Baby K arriving in early April, the answer is no, not necessarily: That's because anyone can use a birthing ball for stability training. Also known as a ...

There is plenty of excitement and anxiety leading up to the big moment of having a baby. But there are also times when waiting to go into labor can actually be pretty boring. You’re probably not ...

According to a new study by nurse researchers at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, a Phoenix hospital part of Banner Health, a peanut-shaped exercise ball can be a highly effective tool to ...

A peanut ball is a type of labor ball that may help shorten labor by widening your pelvis. Learn more about this tool and how ...

A new study demonstrates that during childbirth, women may benefit from warm showers, perineal exercises with a ball, or the combination of both strategies. A new International Journal of Nursing ...