Squatting in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Have you been told to squat a certain way in pregnancy or postpartum? ⁣
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On this episode of @tobirthandbeyondpodcast we’re busting some myths around squatting in pregnancy and postpartum and giving tips you can start using right away 🙌🏼⁣
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𝗧𝗮𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗣 ⁣
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Let us know in the comments if any of these myths sound familiar👇🏼⁣
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1️⃣Only squat with your feet hip width apart with your toes facing forward and weight in your heels.⁣
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2️⃣Only squat to prepare for birth – just before giving birth.⁣
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3️⃣Only use a ‘perfect’ squat to pick up things. ⁣
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4️⃣Don’t squat if you have pelvic floor symptoms including pelvic organ prolapse.⁣
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We share what the truth is about the above myths PLUS helpful strategies you can start using today for ALL types of squats including if you have pelvic floor symptoms.⁣
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Listen to episode 156 of To Birth & Beyond here.