My friend who had a baby 13 months ago was told this by her doctor, so she is telling me not to. I just want to know an answer.
2007-11-15 12:08:02 · 14 answers · asked by DanieLV 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
They say not too, but I did with both of my son's.
2007-11-15 12:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of 2 great boys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can cross your legs. You do want to ensure that your not leaving your legs crossed for long periods of time because of the lower blood circulation that does occur. I cross my lower legs constantly and have had no problems in either pregnancy. I couldn't cross my legs up higher towards the end.
So feel free to cross those legs just don't do it for long periods of time.
2007-11-15 12:34:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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My friend who had a baby 13 months ago was told this by her doctor, so she is telling me not to. I just want to know an answer.
2015-08-12 23:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really need the points here...lol. Okay, im single, but i hope to meet the girl of my dreams some day and start a family. okay, seeing as i've never been around pregnant women, although i did spend a considerable number of months inside one (once upon a blossoming time...) this is what i believe dear, is the answer to your question.
when you gain body mass, especialy around the buttocks, waist and LEGS...it becomes naturaly harder to 'cross the legs'. I've gotten a little 'porkier' down the years myself, and im a guy. No im not pregnant. Lot of 'crossing your legs' depends on natural flexibility. The rest is how fat you are. yes i said it, how fat you are. If you dont believe me just ask anybody who is quite over weight and they will accord to what im saying here. It really isn't rocket science and this question i bet you anything, really doesn't require another answer of any scientific magnitude to explain it. When you your legs get 'fat' , its WAY harder to cross em. Okay so now youre about tell me 'but my legs are fine' . well then im stumped. i thought women just got plump during pregnancy, right ? thats how it goes - like i said, aint rocket science darling. Extra body mass = harder to cross the legs. i REALLY hope this answers your question. peace out.
2007-11-15 12:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can, but shouldn't. I hear that crossing your legs overall can lead to those disgusting vericose veins, and for some reason when you're pregnant the chances of it increases.
2007-11-15 12:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by rhiannonb52 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The primary reason why they don't want you to cross your legs is blood circulation and possible blood clots. This is especially a concern late in pregnancy.
2007-11-15 12:28:25 · answer #6 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of this. I don't see why you couldn't as long as you aren't having any circulation problems. Just make sure you are comfortable and uncross them if your feet or legs fall asleep, become numb, or swell.
2007-11-15 12:16:49 · answer #7 · answered by tIgErFaCe2002 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ah nooooooo, what a load of rot, can't cross your legs, thats one for the books, in general you probably shouldn't cross your legs because of the blood circulation (kinds cuts it a bit)
pregnant or not.
2007-11-15 12:21:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Crossing your legs could impede circulation in your legs and lead to varicose veins.
2007-11-15 12:16:17 · answer #9 · answered by notetojenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is silly of course you can cross your legs it causes no harm to mum or baby i have had 4 kids believe me it gets uncomfortable the more bump grows . But its certainly fine to do . I think your friend may have miss heard her doc or is winding you up !
2007-11-15 12:15:32 · answer #10 · answered by Sazza 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋