Can I cross my legs during early pregnancy? Are there any harms?

In today's daily life, many people have developed the habit of crossing their legs. Now the main controversial issue is, can pregnant women cross their legs during pregnancy? However, in the usual parent education, it is recommended to change this bad habit. First of all, it is not good for bone development. So during pregnancy, what are the harms of crossing legs to the fetus?

The result of crossing your legs for a long time is the displacement of the pelvis, lumbar spine and spine, which will not only cause low back pain, back pain and herniated disc, but may also cause the legs to be different in length and cause the hip bones to become enlarged and deformed.

Crossing your legs will hinder blood circulation in your legs and may cause varicose veins in your legs. In addition, the forces on your knees are different when you cross your legs, and the knee joint that is more often worn will degenerate prematurely. Degenerative arthritis can affect your health. When a pregnant woman is pregnant, the fetus in her belly will increase the pressure on the lumbar spine. If she also has the habit of crossing her legs, the lumbar spine will be under double pressure, which will "add insult to injury" and cause a series of health problems. During pregnancy, the fetus is in the lower abdomen. When crossing your legs, the fetus will be compressed, which will affect the normal development of the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women should pay special attention not to cross their legs and must be more careful to sit properly.

If a pregnant woman's job requires her to stand for long periods of time, this can slow down blood circulation in her legs, leading to edema and varicose veins.

If you don't have the conditions to sit, choose a standing position that makes your body most comfortable and exercise the corresponding muscle groups. For example, if you contract your buttocks, you will feel the abdominal muscles supporting your spine. Pregnant women often want to straighten their backs and stomachs, which can cause excruciating pain. Therefore, pregnant women who need to stand for a long time can try to shift their center of gravity from toes to heels and from one leg to the other to promote blood circulation.

So what measures should pregnant women take in daily life? Try to lean your back against the chair, put a small pillow when necessary, and move your muscles and bones appropriately when necessary, mainly to promote blood circulation. Sitting for a long time will cause hemorrhoids, so you should pay attention to all aspects during pregnancy.