Birthing Ball | Pregnancy, Labour & Exercise

Our collection of premium birthing balls, designed to support expectant mothers through every stage of pregnancy, labour, and postpartum recovery. A birthing ball is a firm, anti-burst exercise ball used to ease back pain, encourage optimal foetal positioning, and support active labour, recommended by NHS midwives across the UK.

Sitting and gently bouncing on a birthing ball helps open the pelvis, improve posture, and relieve the lower-back and pelvic discomfort that builds through the second and third trimesters. During labour, hip circles and seated positions on the ball can shorten the active phase and reduce contraction pain. The BABYGO® birthing ball is 5x stronger than a standard gym ball, tested to EN71-3 European safety standards, and proudly supplied to NHS hospitals across the UK.

Every ball ships with a free pump, plug remover, tape measure, and our 100-page pregnancy exercise and birth recovery book. Pair your birthing ball with our pregnancy support belts for daytime relief, or our pregnancy pillows for night-time comfort.

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BABYGO® Birthing Ball Old Logo ~~£20~~ £15 /

What size birthing ball do I need?

The right birthing ball size depends on your height. Women under 5'4" (163cm) should use a 55cm ball, those between 5'4" and 5'8" (163-173cm) need a 65cm ball, and women over 5'8" (173cm+) need a 75cm ball. When sat on your birthing ball, your knees should be roughly 10cm lower than your hips, with your feet flat on the floor. The BABYGO® birthing ball is available in 65cm and 75cm, covering around 90% of pregnant women in the UK.

When should I start using a birthing ball during pregnancy?

You can start using a birthing ball from the second trimester (around 14 weeks), once early pregnancy symptoms like nausea and fatigue have eased. Many midwives recommend daily use from 32 weeks onwards to help encourage your baby into the optimal anterior position for birth. Start with 10-15 minutes of seated bouncing or gentle hip circles per day, and build up gradually. Always check with your midwife if you have a high-risk pregnancy before beginning.

Can a birthing ball bring on labour?

A birthing ball cannot induce labour on its own, but it can help your body prepare for labour and may encourage it to progress once started naturally. Sitting upright and gently bouncing on a birthing ball opens the pelvis, uses gravity to help your baby's head engage, and encourages optimal foetal positioning. NHS midwives commonly recommend using a birthing ball in the final weeks of pregnancy and during early labour to ease contractions and shorten the active phase.

Are birthing balls recommended by the NHS?

Yes. The NHS actively recommends birthing balls (also called birth balls) to help mums stay active during pregnancy, ease labour pain, and reduce the discomfort of contractions. NHS guidance advises using an anti-burst ball pressure-tested to support at least 300kg. BABYGO® is a proud supplier to NHS hospitals across the UK, and our birthing ball meets the NHS-recommended anti-burst and weight-tested standards.

What makes the BABYGO® birthing ball different from a regular gym ball?

The BABYGO® birthing ball is purpose-built for pregnancy, with a 2000-micrometre wall thickness — 5x stronger than a standard gym ball — and tested to EN71-3 European safety standards for chemical content. It's anti-burst rated to 300kg, phthalate-free, latex-free, and made from hypoallergenic non-slip PVC, meaning it deflates slowly and safely if punctured rather than popping. Every ball ships with a free pump, plug remover, tape measure, and our 100-page pregnancy exercise and birth recovery book.

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