Squatting?

lexi88

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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?
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
is it squat and stay there or go up and down.
coz im not fit PMSL
 
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
 
why do people not tell u this info sooner!?!
pmsl... mind squatting isn't the nicest experience at the mo, quite tender downstairs :wacko:
 
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 =)
 
Oh great! I do long and deep squats as part of my workout routine! Good to know this.
 
I am willing to try anything lol, if squatting works then I will squat until I get cramp in my thighs!! x
 
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
 
Im squatting on the birthing ball, surely its just EXACTLY the same!!! x
 
My horse must be trying to help my baby engage then :D She has an abcess in her foot and I have to poultice it twice a day - much squatting :D
 

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