Birth Balls : Use of Physical Therapy Balls in Maternity Care

by Paulina Pérez

Birth The Use of Physical Therapy Balls in Maternity Care is the first book on the subject and contains the history of the ball and safety tips. The ball can be used in pregnancy and is ideal in home exercises as well as in hospitals and birth centers. The book is illustrated with many pictures of the ball in use in the labor. The "birth ball" can treat birth pain by movement and promotes optimal fetal positioning. The book contains tips from nurses, midwives and professional labor assistants. The resource section includes a extensive bibliography and information about where the reader can obtain "birth balls".

38 pages, Paperback

First published July 15, 2000

About the author

Polly is an internationally known nurse,author and public speaker. Polly is the author of numerous books which include Special Women: The Role of the Professional Labor Assistant, The Nurturing Touch at Birth: A Labor Support Handbook, Doula Programs: How to Start and Run a Private or Hospital-Based Program with Success!, Birth Balls: The Use of Physical Therapy Balls in Maternity Care and Brain Attack: Danger, Chaos, Opportunity and Empowerment.Polly lectures on many perinatal health care issues & focuses on motivating and empowering them.

Reviews

[Savannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and to the point, Perez stays focused on the topic of Birth Balls. She utilizes pictures and thorough descriptions to convey the information she is presenting. It is a small light book so easy to stash and carry along as a reference.