
the EXTRA tough, Australian Swiss Ball
Major benefits provided by use of the mediBall are:
Antenatal
- Easy to get off - as illustrated in the pictures (back page), you can roll up off the mediBall - it's much easier than getting out of a normal chair.
- Using the mediBall throughout your pregnancy will stimulate postural reflexes and keep the deep supportive muscles of the spine in good working order, protecting your spine.
- Highly portable
In labour -
- Provides a dynamic, comfortable, base of support.
- Reduction of Pain - gently moving on the mediBall greatly reduces the pain of contractions
- Birthing - Using the mediBall as a support provides correct pelvic tilt, helping to open up the pelvis.
- Versatile - use it in the shower, in birthing room, on a bean bag. Easy to clean.
Post natal
- Support without excessive pressure on the perineum - great after the birth if sitting is painful
- During breastfeeding keeps posture correct and gently exercises mother while feeding



Margot Ceff demonstrates how easy it is to get off the mediBall. Getting up off normal chairs is often very difficult in pregnancy.
Margot Ceff, first time mother at 42 years of age explains:
- I used the mediBall right throughout my pregnancy. I used it while sewing, reading, ironing, watching TV, etc.
- When my labour started, the first thing I wanted was my mediBall. Right through first stage, I only had one contraction when I wasn't on the mediBall, and I only got through half of that one before I was looking for it!
- We took the mediBall with us to the hospital, the staff there being supportive of active birth.
- I stayed on the mediBall until halfway through second stage and spent the rest of second stage kneeling, being supported by my husband who sat on the mediBall.
- I stood up to deliver .... I don't think my active birth would have gone nearly as well if I had not used the mediBall. Contractions were just so much less painful."













