squatting

Body: 

I just ordered a nature's platform but just read on the blog that a half squat is better than a full squat which is what the nature's platform puts you in. Shall I cancel my order or go ahead with full squatting while defecating?

Hi Suzanne,

This is something we are experimenting with. It seems alot of women feel the same about the full squat and our member granolamom gave birth in a full squat and ended up with prolapse and a good sized tear. Can't say for sure, but the data is pointing in favor of the female half squat. I have a link up for NP and think I should take it down. No offense to Jonathan and his fine product - just being practical.

Christine

I was confused but now i am glad u resummarized it for us. i did try both but was concerned toileting. So i am just lifting off toilet set as you suggested. I do the half squat when peeing, looks like a hunch back standing and notice more pee comes out than when i just sit. then i just do the all fours in the shower to empty out bladder once a day as u suggested too.

i've been resting my feet on my baby's upturned bath and i find that position is of tremendous assistance with my rectocele.