Patient's question:
I am in the late stage of pregnancy. I have always wanted to have a natural birth because it is better for recovery. I heard that squats can help with a natural birth, so I wanted to learn more about it. Can doing squats help with a natural birth?Doctor's answer:
You can do squats. Doing squats near the due date can help with a natural delivery. If you want to have a natural birth, it's important to learn some exercises that support natural labor. For example, Pilates-inspired lateral breathing can help exercise deep muscles in the body, which is beneficial for strengthening the contraction function of the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor, aiding in natural childbirth. It's best not to do prone or supine exercises during pregnancy.