Did you know that during childbirth, the tissue of the birth canal stretches by up to 300%? The maximum tension occurs when the baby's head pushes through. It is obvious that without targeted preparation, complications can occur.
Another factor is the routine default to episiotomy in some hospitals. Healing is lengthy, and complicated, and injury to the perineum often causes permanent negative consequences.
Aniball is used to practice conscious relaxation of the pelvic floor with the help of the breath.
Pelvic floor muscles (like other striated muscles) work better if they are trained. Aniball is a proven medical device that will help you prepare for childbirth.
Aniball allows you to practice conscious relaxation of the pelvic floor. With a deep inhale, try an appropriate birth position and experience the pressure that causes the urge to push the baby.
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.
The balloon and the pump are made of high-quality biocompatible silicone, and if used according to the instructions and as intended, it cannot burst.
During exercise, thanks to the two-way valve, you have full control over the size of the balloon. You can shrink it any time, blow it out completely and remove it safely.
Respect your body and inflate the balloon to what is a comfortable size for you, only to a feeling of slight tension. The exercise must not cause you pain or other discomfort.
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!
