How should pregnant women sit to benefit the fetus?

After pregnancy, there are many things that pregnant women need to pay attention to in their daily lives. Even standing, sleeping, and sitting, which are things we can do casually at other times, become very particular after pregnancy. Especially as the pregnant woman's belly gradually grows, she cannot sit like a normal person. Improper sitting posture will affect the development of the fetus. So, how should pregnant women sit to benefit the fetus? Let’s take a look below.

First of all, the chair that the expectant mother sits on should not be too high or too low, 40 cm is appropriate, and she should avoid sitting on a small stool.

Then, when the expectant mother sits down, she should first support herself with her hands on her thighs or armrests, and then sit down slowly. When sitting, first lean forward slightly, use both hands to support your waist and move slowly towards the chair back, then move your hips to the chair back, straighten your back, let it rest comfortably on the chair back, and spread your feet parallely. Remember, your thighs cannot be higher than your stomach and your legs cannot be crossed.

Notice:

1. When sitting in a deep chair, keep your back straight against the chair, your thighs horizontal and at right angles to your knees. This will reduce the risk of back pain.

2. If the expectant mother works while sitting, it is necessary to get up and walk around from time to time, because this can prevent hemorrhoids and lower limb edema. When rising from a seat, move slowly.

3. If you want to watch TV while sitting on the bed, it is best to put a pillow on your back and lean your body back a little.

How to stand correctly when pregnant

Expectant mothers should avoid standing for long periods of time, otherwise it will not only cause back pain, but also aggravate lower limb edema and varicose veins. When standing, relax your shoulders, keep your legs parallel, and your feet slightly apart, slightly less than shoulder width, with your feet straight. When standing like this, the center of gravity of the body falls between the two feet, making it less prone to fatigue.

However, if you stand for a long time, you can stand with one foot in front and the other behind, and change the front and back position every few minutes so that the weight of the body falls on the outstretched front leg, which can also reduce fatigue.

How to walk correctly when pregnant

As the expectant mother's belly grows bigger and bigger, her center of gravity becomes unstable and she can easily fall, so she must be especially careful when walking. When walking, expectant mothers should keep their backs straight, raise their heads, tighten their hips, put their heels on the ground first, step firmly, maintain whole body balance, and walk steadily. Don't walk on your toes. Use handrails or railings when possible, and never walk too fast.

There is a belly support belt on the market that can help expectant mothers hold up their big belly and make it easier for them to walk. Hiking is very beneficial for expectant mothers, as it can strengthen the tone of leg muscles and prevent varicose veins. However, if the expectant mother feels tired, she should stop immediately, find the nearest stool and sit down to rest for a while.

Note: When pregnant women go up the stairs, they should place one foot on the step in the order of toes first and heels later, straighten their waist, move the center of gravity forward, and push forward with the back foot.