You’ve probably heard of a birthing ball. It’s large, round, and bouncy — great for opening your pelvis during labor. But what the heck is a peanut ball? Well, the same idea applies here. It’s a “ball ...

In pregnant patients laboring with epidural anesthesia, the use of a peanut ball with regular position changes decreases the duration of first-stage labor by 87 minutes compared with usual care ...

Birthing and peanut exercise balls are two non-pharmacologic interventions that are frequently used during labor. Although midwives and nurses have been using birthing and peanut balls during labor ...