Patient's question:
During my pregnancy, I had to be busy with housework and take care of the older child. I also had to cook and do laundry. Sometimes I had to squat. As the months went by, would squatting during pregnancy cause fetal malformation?Doctor's answer:
Squatting during pregnancy can lead to fetal malformations. In the early stages of pregnancy, squatting does not cause any harm to the child. After three months of pregnancy, as the gestational age increases, squatting should not be done continuously. It not only affects the normal development of the child but also may cause miscarriage due to prolonged compression of the uterus. Proper squatting will not harm the fetus. Pregnant women should pay attention to balancing rest and activity during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. Wearing flat shoes and loose clothing is recommended.