Im around 7 months now and my belly feels so heavy that even sitting down on the toilet feels weird. We have the Indian style one at home and I get a bit scared of balance. How do you all manage this comfortably?
To be honest, in my final months, just getting off the toilet seat felt like climbing Mount Everest. Use a Western toilet and definitely get a stool for your feet, otherwise you will be sitting there forever wondering when you can go back to sleep.
Oh, this was honestly such a challenge for me in the third trimester because of the heavy belly and backache. I felt so emotional and frustrated even doing simple things like using the washroom. Elevating your feet with a stool really helps relieve the pressure, trust me you are not alone in feeling this way.
Yaar, don't stress too much about this! Just get a squatty potty stool from Amazon and put it in your washroom. It makes sitting so much more comfortable and you won't have to strain at all.
Always use a Western toilet with a small footstool to keep your knees elevated. Never strain or sit for too long, as it can cause painful piles during pregnancy. Keep it simple and don't rush.
Honestly, by month 8, I needed a whole crane system to get up from the toilet! 🤣 Just use a small footstool to lift your legs a bit, it works wonders and keeps things moving smoothly without any acrobatics.
Since my pregnancy was high-risk because of my PCOS history, I was very careful with everything. My doctor advised me to use an Indian style toilet carefully or use a squat stool with a Western toilet to avoid straining. Just don't put too much pressure on your lower abdomen.
If you are using a Western toilet at office or home, just buy a small plastic stool to elevate your feet. It mimics the squatting position which makes things much quicker when you have to run back to work meetings.
