Efficacy of Birthing Ball Exercises to Reduce Labor Pain and Cesarean Rates: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Key Points

• Labor pain significantly decreases with birthing ball exercises, leading to improved maternal experience during delivery.
• The analysis includes 12 randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect on labor pain and cesarean rates.
• Using meta-analysis, data from these trials indicate a reduction in cesarean deliveries associated with birthing ball use.
• The findings suggest that birthing ball exercises may enhance labor outcomes, urging incorporation into prenatal care protocols.