Im in my second tri and i keep needing to bend down to pick things or touch elders feet. My saas says dont bow down too much. Is it actually a problem na? just wanna be safe.
Ugh, when I had terrible morning sickness, bending down made me feel super dizzy and nauseous instantly. If you are also feeling sick, please avoid bowing down or bending from the waist. Take support of a chair and go down slowly.
I am planning to conceive soon and I keep wondering about these daily things too! Like, is it safe to do touch feet of elders or do household chores that need bending? Looking forward to hearing what experienced moms say.
Bending is generally fine if you don't have complications, just do it slowly so you don't get dizzy. Also, since I had GD, my doctor kept reminding me to stay active but do things with proper posture. Don't strain your back.
In my first trimester, I felt so scared every time I had to bend down to pick something up. I felt like I was squeezing the baby! Later my doctor explained that the baby is safe inside, but it's better to bend at the knees instead of the waist.
Oh god, I used to overthink this so much! I stopped bowing down completely because I thought I'd hurt the baby or lose balance. Honestly, if you need to bend, just squat down slowly or ask someone else to do it. Better safe than anxious!
In my joint family, my MIL was very strict about this! She told me not to bend directly from the waist after the fifth month. She always made me squat down or bend my knees instead, which actually saved my back from aching.
I totally understand how every little movement makes you worry about your sweet baby. Yes, you can bow down, but please do it very gently and avoid sudden jerks. Take care of yourself, dear!
