I find it comfortable to sit on the floor sometimes, especially for certain chores or just relaxing. But my elders say I shouldn't during pregnancy. Can we sit on the floor during pregnancy? Is it safe?
You can sit on the floor, but good luck getting back up without making weird dinosaur noises! I used to need my husband and a crane to lift me up by the end of my pregnancy.
Oh God, I used to worry so much about sitting on the floor thinking it would squish the baby! But my doctor laughed and said it's completely safe and actually helps open up the pelvis for normal delivery.
I can barely sit anywhere comfortably at 34 weeks, let alone the floor! If I sit down there now, that's my permanent home because my back refuses to cooperate to get me back up.
It is absolutely safe to sit on the floor as long as you feel comfortable and don't strain yourself while getting up. Take some support from a wall or a sturdy cushion to keep yourself safe and relaxed.
Sitting on the floor is generally fine, but if you have a low-lying placenta or any spotting history like I did, please check with your doctor first. For me, my gynac advised using a chair to avoid any strain on the cervix.
