Can yoga balls help with vaginal delivery?

Yoga is a very healthy sport. Practicing yoga on a daily basis can help us exercise our bodies. In recent years, many pregnant women have also started practicing yoga. Because pregnant women are relatively special, many sports are not suitable for them. However, yoga can help pregnant women increase muscle tension and physical strength, which has certain benefits. So, can yoga balls help with normal childbirth?

Yoga during pregnancy does help with normal childbirth, but it should be done in moderation

After a woman becomes pregnant, as the pregnancy progresses, the uterus gradually enlarges and the presenting fetus puts pressure on the lower intestine, reducing intestinal activity and weakening intestinal tension. The emptying time is prolonged, which can easily cause constipation. In addition to drinking more water and eating vegetables and fruits rich in fiber, practicing yoga during pregnancy can promote gastrointestinal motility and prevent constipation. In fact, it's not just yoga. Other exercises suitable for pregnant women can help prevent constipation as long as they are done in moderation. However, back pain during pregnancy cannot be solved simply by practicing yoga. Because this is related to the enlargement of the uterus and the change in the shape of the spine after pregnancy.

What should you pay attention to when practicing yoga during pregnancy

Although yoga is a relatively gentle and stretching exercise, some movements still require greater flexibility. What should pregnant women pay attention to when practicing?

During pregnancy, you must control the degree of yoga practice, and it is best to do it under the guidance of a coach. Hot yoga or yoga in an oxygen-deficient environment or with excessive sweating are not suitable for pregnant women. At the same time, you should pay attention to time when practicing yoga. Generally speaking, it should be avoided in the early pregnancy (first three months) and late pregnancy (last three months), and the second trimester (14 weeks-28 weeks) is more appropriate.

Which exercises are more suitable for pregnant women during pregnancy

Some people point out that swimming, climbing stairs, sitting on a small stool, and riding a bicycle are all beneficial for normal childbirth. Is there any scientific basis for this? Which exercises during pregnancy are more conducive to normal delivery?

"There is no scientific basis for the claim that climbing stairs can help with normal childbirth. The main reason is exercise. As for the claim that sitting on a small stool is helpful, the principle is that sitting low can improve the tilt of the pelvis, which is conducive to the entry of the fetal head into the pelvis. Although there is some truth to this, it is not effective for all pregnant women. Riding a bicycle is not recommended. Inappropriate exercise during pregnancy may cause pregnant women to be overtired, leading to miscarriage, premature birth, etc."

The above is an introduction to the question of whether yoga balls can help with natural childbirth. Women can do some appropriate exercise during pregnancy, but they should also pay attention to moderation, otherwise it will have a certain impact on the body and the fetus in the belly. In fact, women can also swim when they are pregnant, but they must pay attention to the hygiene of the water quality.