What's the difference...

[jollymum]

...between a birthing ball and an exercise ball?

The only difference I can see is that the birthing balls seem to be more expensive.. I'd like to get one but don't want to spend to much money if I don't need to!

If anyone could recommend a good place to get one from that would be great!

Apologies for the dumb question!!

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[foxyroxie]

bithing balls if they pop will go down slowly exercise balls go down very quick and birthing balls are normally alot bigger and dont tend to burst x

 

[emmamc28]

not alot hun exercise balls are just generally smaller

 

[Swanny]

I've just bought myself an exercise ball from argos for about £7 it's very comfy.

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[Armywife]

I used my exercise ball last time and it worked perfectly (i figured if it could take hubbys weight for exercising and not burst i should be ok!) I was no way shelling out a fortune on a birthing ball when i had my exercise ball already xx

 

[whoops]

If you're getting an exercise ball, just make sure it's anti-burst!

 

[meg79]

Also make sure they are the right height for you - your knees have to be below your hips when you sit on it! Alot of gym balls could be too small for the purpose. x

 

[jollymum]

Thanks for your replies!
Think I will go for an exercise ball as I am pretty short so not sure I'd be able to get on one any bigger. I will look for an anti-burst one though- I didnt even think of that ! Xx