Pregnancy exercise birthing balls, commonly known as an exercise ball, gym ball, swiss ball or fitness balls, are great for relieving discomfort during pregnancy. Using the birthing ball throughout pregnancy will keep the deep supportive muscles of the spine in shape and help stimulate postural reflexes. The birthing ball has many additional uses in the later stages of pregnancy when sitting can become very uncomfortable and getting up and down from a chair becomes increasingly hard. The pregnant woman can roll up off the ball; it's much easier than getting out of a normal chair.

Unless there are medical reasons to avoid it, pregnant women can and should try to exercise moderately for at least 30 minutes a day, 3-4 times a week. Miracle Box pregnancy exercise birthing balls provide a firm, yet soft place to sit. They also force good posture, allowing for decreased straining of your muscles. In the short term, exercise helps all of us feel better physically and emotionally, and the calories burned helps prevent excessive weight gain.

For pregnant women, however, exercise has added benefits. There is evidence that exercise can help prevent gestational diabetes, a form of diabetes that sometimes develops during pregnancy. And for women who already have gestational diabetes, regular exercise is recommended along with changes in diet to help bring the disease under control.

In addition, exercise can help relieve stress and build the stamina needed for labour and delivery. It's also worth mentioning that exercise can be very helpful in coping with the postpartum period. Exercise can help new mothers keep the "baby blues" at bay, cope with postnatal depression, regain their energy and lose the weight they gained during pregnancy.

Click here to read the 13 Essential Benefits of the Birthing Ball.

"I wish all my mums used one of these. It would really cut their labour times drastically"
Laura Davies. NCT Antenatal teacher and Doula, from www.babyonboarddoulas.co.uk

Your Miracle Box Pregnancy Birthing Ball Package Contains:

1 x High quality anti-burst fitness/birthing exercise ball plus dual action pump. The perfect ball for use in the birthing centre and to help perform those exercises to get you back in shape! Example shown.(ball colour may vary)

1 x Incredible DVD "A Simple Guide to Training your Pelvic Floor and Core" as used in the NHS. Understand how to identify abdominal separation, perform simple core and pelvic floor exercises. 20 minute educational DVD.Click the PLAY button on the right to watch a sample of the DVD.

3 x Exercise Wall Charts. Easy to read, high quality wall charts including pregnancy/post natal exercises with baby, as well as more advanced toning/stretching exercises. Designed by specialist pre and post natal trainers Newborn Fitness.

3 x Totally unique downloadable PDF's of virtual human interactive exercise charts. These are unique and have been quoted "As the most exceptional online exercises you can do! Click on the image and let the Virtual Human show you how to do the exercise."

        1. Stretching your back, neck and shoulders
        2. Increase your flexibility
        3. Increase your energy at the desk -Simple exercises to perform at your desk or workstation - perfect for when you are feeling tired or stressed.
 

Plus for every Miracle Box sold, Miracle Products will make a 0.25p donation to the NCT - The UK's leading Charity for Parents. (Reg. Charity No. 801395 Reg. Company No. 2370573)

What size Exercise/Birthing Ball do I require?

The suggested ball size is related to your height. This is so that when you sit on the ball (when correctly inflated to the indicated size) your knees are positioned slightly lower than your hips. The recommended ball/height size is as follows:

Height 5'5"/165cms and under - 55cm Gym Ball
Height 5'6"/167.5cms - 6'1"/185.5cms - 65cm Gym Ball

The Miracle Box Ball is safety tested by the GS Institute and is rated with a maximum load of 250kg as burst-resistant . This quality ball comes boxed complete with a hi-pressure 6" pump and is ideal for working out, for yoga, pilates, physiotherapy or use as an ergonomic chair. Conforms to EU Medical Devices Directive.

You can’t go wrong! Just click here to get yours today!