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Pelvic mobility

The ability to move and adjust the pelvis during labor, which may support comfort, position changes, and progress.

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Ball vs other movement techniques

Ball vs other movement techniques

What the ball contributes in labor A birthing ball is best understood as a supported movement surface. It lets the pelvis move while giving the trunk a stable base, which can make it easier to stay upright without exhausting the legs. For many laboring people, that matters more than any single technical advantage. The ball […]