Quick answer
Choose a labour peanut ball if you plan to labour in bed and need to keep your pelvis open while lying down. Choose a standard exercise ball if you want to stay upright, do pregnancy exercises, or use it for general fitness.
Shape and support differences
A labour peanut ball is shaped like a peanut, with a narrow waist and two rounded ends. This shape lets you rest your upper leg over the ball while lying on your side, keeping your pelvis open without straining your hip. A standard exercise ball is round and works best when you sit on it or lean over it. In bed, a round ball can roll away or force your legs apart unevenly.
Where you use each ball
The peanut ball is designed for bed use during active labour. It stays put between your legs and supports one leg at a time, which helps you rest between contractions. An exercise ball is better for upright positions — sitting, bouncing, or leaning forward on it during early labour or for prenatal exercise. If your birth plan includes moving around, the exercise ball gives you more freedom. If you expect to be confined to bed (due to epidural or medical reasons), the peanut ball is the practical choice.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Labour peanut ball: Narrow waist keeps the ball between your legs in bed. Supports one leg at a time to keep pelvis open while lying down. Made from hypoallergenic, BPA- and phthalate-free material.
- Standard exercise ball: Round shape suits sitting, bouncing, or leaning. Best for upright positions and prenatal exercise. Not designed to stay in place when lying on your side in bed.
- Your decision rule: If you plan to labour in bed (especially with an epidural), choose the peanut ball. If you want to stay upright or use the ball for fitness, choose a standard exercise ball. Think about where you will spend most of your labour. That answer tells you which shape works.
Product facts
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BABYGO® Peanut Ball for Labour: Your Favourite Companion During Birth – Labour asks a lot of your body. Our peanut ball helps you find comfortable, supported positions from your bed, making room for baby as your labour progresses. This means you can stay in a supported side-lying position that keeps your pelvis open, which may help labour progress even when you are tired or have limited mobility.
BABYGO® Peanut Ball for Labour
Which one fits your birth plan?
Best for
- People who expect to labour in bed due to epidural or medical reasons
- Those who want a tool that stays put between the legs and supports one leg at a time
Not for
- People who plan to stay upright and mobile during early labour
- Those who need a ball for prenatal exercise classes or general fitness
