What are the proper sitting positions...

Is it true that you are not supposed to sit with your legs crossed? I always cross my legs, I do it automatically...and when I sit on the couch or bed I always sit indian style. I've heard people say it's not good that it does something to the position of the baby?

Is this really true?

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I would like to know this too, i always sit with my legs crossed.

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Great question. I'm always indian style, and I mean always.

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I have read that crossing your legs can aggravate/cause varicose/spider veins. Both of those run in my family, and I have some spider vein pre pg-yick.

I sit with my feet flat on the floor or extended out in front of me.

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http://thepregnancycentre.com/preparation_labour.html

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I found this on WebMD:


Pregnancy:
Maintaining Proper Body Mechanics

Good posture (the position in which you hold your body while standing, sitting or lying down) during pregnancy involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on your back. Although your growing belly may make you feel like you are going to topple, there are several steps you can take to maintain good posture and proper body mechanics during pregnancy. Here are some tips.

What Is the Correct Way to Sit?

Sit up with your back straight and your shoulders back. Your buttocks should touch the back of your chair.
Sit with a back support (such as a small, rolled-up towel or a lumbar roll) at the curve of your back.
Here's how to find a good sitting position when you're not using a back support or lumbar roll:

Sit at the end of your chair and slouch completely.
Draw yourself up and accentuate the curve of your back as far as possible. Hold for a few seconds.
Release the position slightly (about 10 degrees). This is a good sitting posture.
Distribute your body weight evenly on both hips.
Keep your hips and knees at a right angle (use a foot rest or stool if necessary). Your legs should not be crossed and your feet should be flat on the floor.
Try to avoid sitting in the same position for more than 30 minutes.
At work, adjust your chair height and workstation so you can sit up close to your work. Rest your elbows and arms on your chair or desk, keeping your shoulders relaxed.
When sitting in a chair that rolls and pivots, don't twist at the waist while sitting. Instead, turn your whole body.
When standing up from the sitting position, move to the front of the seat of your chair. Stand up by straightening your legs. Avoid bending forward at your waist. Immediately stretch your back by doing 10 standing backbends.
It is OK to assume other sitting positions for short periods of time, but most of your sitting time should be spent as described above so there is minimal stress on your back. If you have back pain, sit as little as possible, and only for short periods of time (10 to 15 minutes).

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hmmmmmm very interesting. Sounds like my mother was right that I shouldn't be sitting with my legs crossed...

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