Squatting can be done during the 28th week of pregnancy, but prolonged squatting should be avoided, as it may bring adverse effects to both the pregnant woman and the fetus.
Around 28 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is gradually increasing in size, and the process of squatting and getting up is easy to fall due to unsteady center of gravity; prolonged squatting to use the toilet may cause numbness of the legs, poor blood circulation and so on, so that pregnant women will experience dizziness, insufficient cerebral blood supply, postural hypotension, lower limb thrombosis, hemorrhoids and so on.
In addition, prolonged squatting may also squeeze the fetus, thus increasing the risk of miscarriage and premature birth.
It is best not to squat for long periods of time during the 28th week of pregnancy, try to have someone with you, and be sure to squat and get up slowly or hold on to a fixed object. The bathroom floor should be kept dry to avoid slipping. At the same time, it is recommended to appropriately increase the intake of vitamins and fiber to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and reduce the occurrence of constipation.