Squatting?

[lexi88]

Im on google reading about optimum Foetal Positioning and I have just read this statement.

Avoid deep squatting, which opens up the pelvis and encourages the baby to move down, until you know he/she is the right way round. Jean Sutton recommends squatting on a low stool instead, and keeping your spine upright, not leaning forwards

So am I reading right that Squatting can encourage baby to engage?

 

[honeybun]

yep squatting does help baby engage but can be hard to turn baby once he/she engaged so aslong as u know baby right way around start squatting lol x

 

[peanut84]

ooooo i may give this a try as baby is 2/5th engaged ad helping her along wont hurt..just hope i dont squat and cant get back up lol

 

[lushious09]

my baby was already 2/5s engaged at midwife appointment at 34weeks and ive been squatting by sink to wash my hair lol!! i think its encouraged him that last little way as i swear to god hes gonna fall out!!! lol

 

[mystika802]

I talked to a lady a few weeks ago that said all she did while pregnant was garden and both her babies came early...she went into labor with both while squatting in the garden

 

[mystika802]

ooooo i may give this a try as baby is 2/5th engaged ad helping her along wont hurt..just hope i dont squat and cant get back up lol

ROFL! That would be my worry lol

 

[lexi88]

is it squat and stay there or go up and down.
coz im not fit PMSL

 

[babytots]

I'll be trying this now I know Lewis is engaged and facing the right way. I think squatting with a gentle bounce would do the trick though you would need to find something to hold onto to keep your balance and to pull yourself back up with lol. x

 

[janinio87uk]

why do people not tell u this info sooner!?!
pmsl... mind squatting isn't the nicest experience at the mo, quite tender downstairs

 

[marinewife101]

i was told to squat with my daughter and hold in that position as long as i could to bring her down.. i went into labor that night after doing it a few times.. so it really helped me as i was 85 percent effaced and 1 cent dilated and it helped make mine go much faster =)

 

[minties]

Oh great! I do long and deep squats as part of my workout routine! Good to know this.

 

[newbie]

workout???!!!!!

 

[jollygood000]

I am willing to try anything lol, if squatting works then I will squat until I get cramp in my thighs!! x

 

[Conkers]

Guess we'll all be squatting now lol.

 

[lexi88]

I am willing to try anything lol, if squatting works then I will squat until I get cramp in my thighs!! x

How many squattings (and how long wil they be) b4 that happens? lol

 

[lexi88]

Guess we'll all be squatting now lol.

I not started yet my body achs too much to stand up from sofa lol

 

[celestek89]

lol juat ahd this mental image of women reading this thread and all of a sudden getting down into a squat!!.....im deff gona try this out though, im in the bedroom by myself with the tv, i could lean against the bed slightly while watching neighbours haha

 

[jollygood000]

Im squatting on the birthing ball, surely its just EXACTLY the same!!! x

 

[celestek89]

I REALLY wish i got a birthing ball!! =(

 

[sar]

My horse must be trying to help my baby engage then She has an abcess in her foot and I have to poultice it twice a day - much squatting