Peanut Ball for Labour | Speed Up Birth

Our collection of peanut balls, designed to support active labour and help your body progress birth naturally. A peanut ball is a peanut-shaped exercise ball used during labour to keep the pelvis open, encourage baby into the optimal position, and shorten the active phase of labour.

Peanut balls are particularly useful if you've had an epidural and are confined to bed, as the ball can be placed between your legs while lying on your side to maintain pelvic opening. Research shows that using a peanut ball during labour can reduce labour duration and lower the chance of needing a Caesarean delivery. Most NHS hospitals now keep peanut balls on the ward, but many mums prefer to bring their own.

Pair your peanut ball with our birthing ball for full labour preparation, or our hospital bag essentials for a complete labour kit.

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What is a peanut ball and how does it help in labour?

A peanut ball is a peanut-shaped exercise ball used during labour to keep the pelvis open and encourage baby into the optimal birthing position. It's placed between the legs while lying on your side, which mimics the pelvic-opening position of squatting even when you're confined to bed. Research shows peanut balls can shorten labour by an average of 90 minutes and reduce the chance of needing a Caesarean delivery.

What's the difference between a peanut ball and a birthing ball?

A birthing ball is round and used primarily during pregnancy for exercise, posture support, and active labour positions like seated bouncing and hip circles. A peanut ball is peanut-shaped and used during labour itself, typically placed between the legs while lying on your side to keep the pelvis open. Most mums benefit from owning both: a birthing ball through pregnancy and early labour, and a peanut ball for active labour and hospital use, particularly with an epidural.

Can I use a peanut ball with an epidural?

Yes. The peanut ball is particularly valuable for women who've had an epidural, because the epidural typically requires you to stay in bed, removing many active labour positions. The peanut ball lets you maintain pelvic opening while lying on your side, mimicking the benefit of squatting or kneeling. Many UK hospitals now use peanut balls routinely for epidural labours, and bringing your own ensures you have one available.

What size peanut ball should I buy?

Peanut ball sizes are typically measured by length (40cm, 50cm, 60cm, 70cm). The right size depends on your height and the position your midwife recommends. As a general guide, 50cm suits most UK women for side-lying use during labour. The BABYGO® peanut ball comes in the recommended labour-use size suitable for most mums and most hospital beds.

Can I use a peanut ball during pregnancy as well as labour?

Yes. While peanut balls are mostly known for use during labour itself, they're also useful in the final weeks of pregnancy to encourage baby into the optimal position. Sleeping with a peanut ball between your knees can help with hip pain and pelvic girdle pain in late pregnancy. They're also useful postpartum for gentle stretching and pelvic floor exercises.

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