Does sitting on a yoga ball help with a natural birth?

Patient's question:

I did the math, and it's been about nine months so far, which means it's already the late stage of pregnancy. I heard that some people can do yoga balls during this time. I want to have a natural birth, so does it help with natural birth?

Doctor's answer:

Late pregnancy is suitable for practicing yoga, as doing yoga ball exercises offers certain benefits. It is inherently an aerobic breathing exercise, and practicing yoga in late pregnancy can help with a natural birth, as well as support fetal growth and development. It also provides benefits for maintaining your body shape. Therefore, it is important to tailor the practice to your individual circumstances. This can also enhance your physical fitness, particularly benefiting women who are expecting a natural birth.

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