Crossing legs???

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Carey87 · 21/02/2008 10:27

I was told by my nan not to cross my legs whilst pregnant.

Why???

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fryalot · 21/02/2008 10:29

because she's mad

nickytwotimes · 21/02/2008 10:30

It is bad for your pelvic stability at all times, but especially when preggers as your connective tissue is softer and easier to hurt! Also, it restricts blood flow to the peripheral venous system and makes you more prone to varicose veins.
Hard though, innit?

fryalot · 21/02/2008 10:31

because she's not mad

bobsmum · 21/02/2008 10:32

I've been told by my physio and a chiropractor not to, but I'm suffering from sPD - so crossing your legs jiggers up your pelvis. I have to basically be "ladylike" in everything I do and keep my legs together at all times - like getting out of bed/sitting/getting out of the car.

It's also not great for your circulation - if you're prone or likely to get varicose veins then DO NOT sit with your legs crossed.

I think your nan was right - sorry

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Carey87 · 21/02/2008 10:32

squonk - LOL!! so true!

nicky - yeh! so hard not too! find it more comfortable to especially when lo is banging against ribs (am 32 weeks now and it just keeps swinging by its toes from my ribs!)

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bobsmum · 21/02/2008 10:32

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nickytwotimes · 21/02/2008 10:35

bobsmum - spd -agony!
lol squonk!

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