Posture diagram of sitting cross-legged in late pregnancy

In the later stages of pregnancy, the fetus is very large and the pregnant woman's abdomen is also very large. This has a great impact on the usual sitting posture of pregnant women and makes them feel uncomfortable. Some pregnant women are already accustomed to sitting cross-legged for a long time, so is it possible to sit cross-legged in the later stages of pregnancy?

1. You can sit cross-legged in the later stages of pregnancy. Sit cross-legged: Keep your back and waist straight, put your feet together, pull your heels inward, and slowly lower your knees. If it is difficult to complete this posture, you can lean against a wall to support your back, or put a cushion under your thighs, but remember to keep your back straight. Benefits: This can stretch the thigh and pelvic muscles, while also improving the posture of pregnant women during childbirth, maintaining pelvic flexibility, and improving blood circulation in the lower body.

2. Swing your pelvis left and right: Use your hands and knees to support your body, with your head and torso in the same straight line. Contract your abdomen and hold this position for a few seconds, gently swaying your back. Then relax your abdomen and back, stretch your back, try to keep your back level, and repeat the above movements. You can also perform a similar posture against a wall: stand close to the wall, and try to keep the area below the waist and above the hips close to the wall. Benefits: This can strengthen the waist muscles and help relieve back pain during childbirth.

3. Wall slide: Stand with your back against the wall, separate your feet and keep them shoulder-width apart, then slowly descend along the wall until you reach a sitting position. Maintain this sitting position for a few seconds, then slide up to stand. Repeat this posture 10 times. In order to relieve the pressure on the knee joint, a ball can be installed on the back to reduce the friction resistance during the sliding process. You can also do this pose without leaning against a wall, just keep your back straight and your feet shoulder-width apart. Effect: This position helps open the pelvic opening to give the baby more space to enter the birth canal.