Using birth ball in the physiological delivery

Introduction: The aim of this study was the effect of birth ball in the process of physiological childbirth. In fact, this is a standard physical therapy ball, is used around the world in the physiotherapy department. However, have been observed to be very useful in pregnant women. This is a soft sit in different positions. Different positions in the labor and delivery may be easily used. Quiet mobility of the ball, a good way to alleviate pain caused by uterine contractions. Materials and Methods: The study was the review articles. And studies conducted from 1991 to 2009, on the birth ball, is being used. Results: In a study in China (2008), the impact of the birth ball with music on the mother's was investigated in the first stage of labor. The samples selected randomly. It was clear: birth ball with music can relieve pain, speed up the process of labor, vaginal delivery and it can reduce cesarean delivery (3). Another study conducted in 2009 to determine the effect of using birth ball on results of labor. 170 pregnant women were selected and divided into 2 groups, control group accepted respiratory skills with birth ball. Index in both groups were statistically significant. Pain, overall time of labor, use of oxytocin, the rate of cesarean delivery was reduced (2). Conclusion: According to the findings, birth ball is one of the most protected in labor. The proper use of it causes the mother feel more comfortable, lower back pain, pelvic mobility, feeling less. Feel the pain caused by the contraction, accelerate labor, rotate the head and fetal descent, more oxygen to the fetus, prevention of fetal distress, reduce of the cesarean and increase vaginal delivery. Therefore, the use of birth ball is recommended during pregnancy, labor and postpartum.

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Birth ball ، Physiological delivery