Aniball
Thanks to Aniball I tried my birthing position in advance and learned to push. I recommend it to all mothers-to-be. Don’t be afraid of Aniball, it’s worth it.
- Radka, CZ -
Exercise 15 minutes daily and significantly reduce the risk of tears and episiotomy.
Learn to consciously relax with the help of the breath and the appropriately chosen birth position.
Support the regeneration of your body after childbirth and prevent unintentional passing of urine.
Obstetricians report that more than 80% of women are injured during childbirth, either spontaneously or by episiotomy. Aniball will help you get to know your pelvic floor muscles and protect your body from injury to the perineum.
Only some women know how important it is to take care of the pelvic floor even after childbirth. That’s why Aniball Inco, the younger sibling of Aniball, was born - find out more.
A recent study about Aniball published in the British Journal of Midwives confirmed that:
(British Journal of Midwifery, February 2023, Vol 31, No 2).
YES,
if you want to understand the essential role the breath plays during childbirth.
YES,
if you are an active woman and understand that Aniball will not do all the work for you.
YES,
if intimacy is not taboo for you. You trust your body to give birth naturally, with ease and without injury.
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if you are willing to learn, listen to body signals, trust your intuition and behave spontaneously during childbirth.
YES,
if you want to learn how to relax with the help of your breath and try to find the most suitable position for a smoother delivery.
Still not sure? We have gathered various opinions and experiences in the past 13 years. To help you make the right decision, here is a list of the most common myths about Aniball. They will help you to get to know Aniball better.
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You can start exercising no earlier than after the 36th week of pregnancy, about 15 minutes a day. However, you can exercise even longer, the only limitation is discomfort or soreness during exercise.
The achieved balloon size is not important. It is not about performance! Aniball is not a dilating tool. The goal of the exercise is not to achieve a specific perimeter, so always exercise only up to your comfortable maximum. Training with Aniball must not hurt! It is not desirable to increase the size of the ball at any cost. It is perfectly fine if you achieve the same result over the course of several days. As the due date approaches, the perineum gradually relaxes due to increased hormonal activity.
Clinical data suggest that a balloon circumference of 25 cm (approximately 10 squeezes) is sufficient to effectively prevent perineal injury. We recommend not to exceed this circumference to avoid injury!
Aniball has been properly tested according to the European Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices. However, please note that if the instructions for use are not followed, especially the use of oils or unsuitable lubricants, the silicone may degrade.
Exercise with a balloon does not induce labor, the mechanisms of labor induction are different.
Amniotic fluid leakage can occur at virtually any time and for a variety of reasons (e.g. infection). Balloon exercise does not cause amniotic fluid leakage.
No. This misinformation often leads to the abandonment of the exercise. The vagina is made up of elastic tissue, it cannot be "pulled out". Aniball is not a dilator. The purpose of the exercise is not to affect the vagina, but the pelvic floor muscles in the prevention of their injury during childbirth. What has a long term effect on the pelvic floor muscles besides genetic factors is the physique and physical condition of the woman, the method of delivery, the size of the fetus, and much more than the short term use of these aids. If a woman follows the instructions given in the manual and exercises with respect for her own body, the use of a balloon can in turn help her prevent pelvic floor integrity and perineal injury.
Be patient. It is not advisable to increase the size of the balloon at any cost. We know from clinical data that achieving a balloon circumference of 25 cm (about 10 squeezes) is sufficient to effectively prevent birth injury to the perineum. We recommend not to exceed this circumference to avoid injury!
Yes, definitely, bleeding is a contraindication to using the balloon! Bleeding can have various causes. By the time one starts using Aniball, the cervix is already slowly maturing, softening and preparing for birth. At this time, it is very vascularised and fragile, a light touch is all it takes and a slight bleeding or spotting may occur. If this appears after exercising with Aniball (as well as after a medical examination) and if the spotting stops immediately after exercising, the use of Aniball can be continued carefully the next day.
If the lack of compliance with the instructions of the manual and careless handling of the balloon leads to minor injuries to the birth canal, we recommend to completely interrupt the training for at least 4-5 days and then proceed carefully (exactly according to the instructions of the manual) and above all respect the limits of your body!
Amber, UK
I used the Aniball from week 36, when I went into labour I had no pain relief, i was in complete control and felt amazing throughout. When it came to the pushing stage I closed my eyes and imagined I was using the Aniball. My son was born calmly and I didn’t have a stitch or graze. After a few days i felt pretty normal and well. I couldn’t recommend the Aniball enough!!
Wanda, UK
Definitely the best investment I made during pregnancy. Can’t recommend highly enough. It helps physically but also mentally to prepare for a birth. I had a very positive experience and ended up with only 2 minor tears with absolutely undamaged perineum. My baby was 9.7 pounds (4.4kg).
Mia, SK
Genius thing! It ended up being my best investment in the pregnancy. Helped me a lot to prepare mentally and physically. I had an extremely short second stage of labour (5 minutes), no injuries and walked away on my own. Highly recommended!
Janelle, Ireland
Aniball is one of my top recommendations for pregnancy. With 2 weeks of use I managed to give birth to my first baby, weighing 8lbs 7oz, with nothing but a very minor graze. While I was extremely grateful at the time I didnt appreciate the rarity but every midwife and health visitor seen since has been amazed! I've told them all to recommend Aniball!! Thank you!!!
Kiran, UK
I cannot stress how amazing this worked for me. I was little sceptical but started using this product at 36 weeks for 15-20mins a day and had the easiest labour ever. The labour lasted 3 hours and the breathing techniques and being calm helped as I knew the exercises I was doing in preparation for labour would reduce tearing. Happily I had no tears/rips- not one. I was able to recover very quickly and easily the days after.
Ilona, CZ
I learned how to push and breathe...Even just trying it a few times helped me with both my first and second births
In the RR Medical Team, we believe that...
“Thanks to quality information and practical instructions on how a woman can take care of herself, we can improve her vitality, energy and overall health. It is important to spread the word and make sure that this information becomes general knowledge in our society, companies and families."
Renata Zichová
Director of RR Medical
