Tailor Sitting
How to do it
Sit on a flat, hard surface with your legs crossed in front of you. Tailor Sitting is also called sitting "Cross-Legged" or "Indian Style."
Why to do it
Tailor Sitting helps eliminate unnecessary pressure in the pelvic area which improves circulation to the legs.
Tailor Sitting uses the bones of the pelvis to support your weight, preventing unnecessary discomfort of using the pelvic floor to support your weight.
Tailor Sitting allows you to lean forward, taking the weight of the uterus off your back and pelvic floor.
Tailor Sitting stretches the inside of your legs to help prepare you for second stage labor.
Tailor Sitting allows you to stretch your back, helping to reduce or eliminate backaches.
How often to do it
Rather than aim for a certain amount of time sitting tailor style, use your daily routine to remind you to sit this way. Sit on the floor with your legs crossed for reading, watching television, playing with older children or other activities that you might do while sitting at a table.
You May Also Be Interested In:The Coach's Notebook of positions, techniques and tools for labor Pregnancy Nutrition to help you experience a healthy pregnancy. Natural Childbirth Directory to find other websites that will help you prepare to give birth. The Monthly Guide to Pregnancy helps you understand the changes in you and your baby. Birth Challenges helps you learn to navigate through a challenging labor. |
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