Bean bags

[Essie]

Is anyone planning to use a bean bag during labour? I quite like the idea but i'm wondering where to get one. All the good sized ones seem to be quite expensive, and it's not something i really want to spend loads on. Any thoughts?

 

[Kess]

My MW has lent me a "belly bag", like a doughnut shaped beanbag with a hole in the middle where my bump goes, so I can lie face-down on it. Is that what you mean? If so, they're fab for backache. I've got no idea if I'll use it in labour, but for backache from lugging bump around all day it's unbeatable!